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Elaphoglossum aemulum

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BISH 6059Botany

Elaphoglossum aemulum

As recorded: Elaphoglossum aemulum (Kaulf.) Brack.

Plantae › Tracheophyta › Polypodiopsida › Polypodiales › Dryopteridaceae

Collected by
Hosaka, E.Y.
Collector number
211
Date
April 6, 1930
Locality
Waipio District, Waikakalaua Gulch
Island
Oʻahu
Region
Hawaii, United States
Elevation
305 m
Identified by
Lamoureux, C.H.
Record type
Preserved specimen
106 Bishop specimens of Elaphoglossum aemulum · collected 1816–2024Species page ›

Collected the same day

On April 6, 1930, Hosaka, E.Y. also collected 24+ other specimens.

Elaphoglossum aemulum observed alive in Hawaiʻi

This specimen was collected in 1930. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 21 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2026-06-30.

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

Cite this specimen

Elaphoglossum aemulum. BISH 6059. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 5956357656. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/bish/6059.

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