Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Scientific Name
Ceratodon purpureus (Hedw.) Brid.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Locality Description
Hawaii, Mauna Kea, Lake Waiau
Field Collection Date
30 Jul 1977
Field Collection Notes
Forming hummocks between rocks about lake. Perched
on (permafrost?) surviving since last glacial
period. Probably hundreds of years old
Herbarium Degener 34420
Field Collector
Last Update
24 May 2017
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