Distribution: Occurring in scattered locations in Washington; Washington to Oregon, and in Montana, but likely also reaching California, Idaho and British Columbia, Canada.
Habitat: Growing among mosses on woody debris of conifers.
Spores: January-June
Conservation Status: Not of concern
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PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Plectania harnischii in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
CalPhotos: Plectania harnischii photos