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Microsorum spectrum

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BISH 405642Botany

Microsorum spectrum

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As recorded: Microsorum spectrum (Kaulf.) Copel.

Plantae › Tracheophyta › Polypodiopsida › Polypodiales › Polypodiaceae

Collected by
Lyon, H.L.; Lyon, M.F.H.L. Lyon →M.F. Lyon →
Collector number
s.n.
Date
November 20, 1908
Locality
East Maui, Kailua, upper ditch trail.
Island
Maui
Region
Hawaii, United States
Identified by
Lamoureux, C.H.
Record type
Preserved specimen
191 Bishop specimens of Microsorum spectrum · collected 1779–2024Species page ›

Collected the same day

On November 20, 1908, Lyon, H.L.; Lyon, M.F. also collected 2 other specimens.

Microsorum spectrum observed alive in Hawaiʻi

This specimen was collected in 1908. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 37 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2026-09-20.

Observations and photos from iNaturalist, shown only when openly licensed.

Cite this specimen

Microsorum spectrum. BISH 405642. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 5956275875. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/bish/405642.

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