The discovery of Myriophyllum in Crater Lake
Rowley JR and Rowley JS. 1956. The discovery of Myriophyllum in Crater Lake. Crater Lake Nature Notes. 22:3-4
During the summer of 1956, two botanists discovered a species of Myriophyllum. This plant had never been reported before in Crater Lake National Park. Until recently, only four species, occuring in small isolated colonies, were known. An intriguing factor to the scientists was the great depth (20-25 ft) at which the plants were found; Myriophyllum is generally occurs in shallow waters. Independent conclusions state that the species is Myriophyllium verticillatum, however positive identification of the species must await the aquisition of emergent leaves and flowering material.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Rowley, John; Rowley, Joanne
- Units
- CRLA
- Keywords
- aquatic plant, Crater Lake, high elevation lake, Mountain Lake, myriophyllum, plant discovery, Vascular Plant, Wizard Island