Mapumai Swamp

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). Retrieved 22 August 2020.

19°58′55.65″S 158°6′44.6″W


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