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Macromitrium brevisetum

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BISH 480490Botany

Macromitrium brevisetum

As recorded: Macromitrium brevisetum Mitt.

Plantae › Bryophyta › Bryopsida › Orthotrichales › Orthotrichaceae

Collected by
Hoe, W.J.
Collector number
2686
Date
November 12, 1972
Locality
North Koolau Mountains: Koolauloa District, Hauula FR, Ahupuaa of Kahana, in valley floor along Kahana Stream
Island
Oʻahu
Region
Hawaii, United States
Elevation
61 m
Record type
Preserved specimen
88 Bishop specimens of Macromitrium brevisetum · collected 1862–2024Species page ›

Collected the same day

On November 12, 1972, Hoe, W.J. also collected 12 other specimens.

Macromitrium brevisetum observed alive in Hawaiʻi

This specimen was collected in 1972. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 3 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2025-06-27.

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

Cite this specimen

Macromitrium brevisetum. BISH 480490. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 5956448409. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/bish/480490.

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