Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Adiantum hispidulum Sw.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
Cook Islands, Rarotonga, Rutaki, continuation of Vaiganaua Road 1 up Rutaki Valley at water intake
Field Collection Date
20 Jul 2016
Field Collection Notes
Common in crevices in shaded rock cutting at intake vehicle turnaround flat. Not the same taxon as A. hispidulum in New Zealand. Softer, paler green fronds; not as harsh; not glossy upper surface; not rosy on young growth; usually partly shaded situations in rock crevices.
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-21.24658, -159.80244 (± 10 m)
-159.80244, -159.80244 (± 10 m)
Last Update
29 Sep 2017
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