Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Calyptrochaeta apiculata (Hook.f. & Wilson) Vitt
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, Chatham Islands group, Rangatira (South East Island), "The Clears" (Western Side)
Field Collection Date
27 Jul 2015
Field Collection Notes
Uncommon. Growing on peat forming the side of a small stream draining Poa chathamica grassland. Only seen in shaded sites,under Isolepis cernua tufts, often growing partly immersed in water draining stream bank sides. Plants when fresh bright emerald green.
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-44.35453, -176.17161 (± 1 m)
-176.17161, -176.17161 (± 1 m)
Last Update
02 Sep 2020
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