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. 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.

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.