Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Dawsonia superba Grev.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
[New Zealand], North Island, Tongariro National Park, off track in Hauhungatahi area
Field Collection Date
27 May 1993
Field Collection Notes
[OUTSIZED COLLECTION]
Plant a brush-like moss, 30-40 cm tall. Gregarious, growing in semi-shade under Dacrydium cupressinum & Dicksonia fibrosa & Weinmannia racemosa. Capsule on short seta, flattened. Peristome a tuft of whitish hairs. Male & female forms shown
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-39.23528, 175.4025
175.4025, 175.4025
Last Update
24 May 2017
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