Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Brachythecium rutabulum (Hedw.) B.S.G.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Auckland Ecological Region, Awhitu Ecological District, Maioro, Waiuku Pine Forest, middle of south part near north edge of native bush remnant
Field Collection Date
27 May 2007
Field Collection Notes
c.fr. setae strongly papillose, operculum with short erect beak. steam leaves cells conspicuous - J E Beever, Feb 2017. 3rd collection made for progress of capsule maturity for JE Beever. Also noted 2 more fertile colonies, 1 just 5m from this site, also under mahoe. The 2nd outside the fenced area c.25m away - under mature pines, relatively open. Species is abundant in vicinity.
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-37.36043, 174.72657 (± 20 m)
174.72657, 174.72657 (± 20 m)
Last Update
02 Sep 2020
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