Mapumai Swamp

Mapumai Swamp
Interactive map of Mapumai Swamp
Location Cook Islands
Coordinates19°58′56″S 158°6′45″W / 19.98222°S 158.11250°W / -19.98222; -158.11250
TypeSwamp

Mapumai Swamp is the largest wetland in the Cook Islands.[1] It is located in the north of Atiu, on the edge of the volcanic area. Its flora is dominated by Cladium, giant bullrush, and Azolla filiculoides.[2]

Notes

  1. ↑ Bruce, J. G. (1983) "Patterns and Classification by Soil Taxonomy of the Soils of the Southern Cook Islands" Geoderma 31(4): pp. 301–323
  2. ↑ Sykes, William R.; Meyer, Jan-Yves (2009). "Vegetation and flora of 'Atiu (Cook Islands)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 September 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2020.


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