Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Eurhynchium praelongum (Hedw.) Hook.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Waikato Ecological Region, Meremere Ecological District, Opuatia wetland, just north of Lake Whangape
Field Collection Date
19 Nov 2005
Field Collection Notes
Willow carr; on edge of peat bog. Willows c.6m tall; moss abundant on the bases and roots of the willows, below that covered in water. Associated with: Azolla filiculoides, Lemna minor & Spirodela punctata, Nertera scapanioides, & shrubby plants of Coprosma tenuicaulis & C. propinqua also present Ranunculus flammula common, & Osmunda regalis locally common. At times plants would be under water. Short male branches present on main stems.
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-37.43917, 175.07083 (± 10 m)
175.07083, 175.07083 (± 10 m)
Last Update
02 Sep 2020
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