Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Muehlenbeckia ephedroides Hook.f.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, South Island, Canterbury Plains Ecological Region, Low Plains Ecological District, 6.437 km west of Yaldhurst
Field Collection Date
31 Dec 1961
Field Collection Notes
On depauperate sheep grazed pasture, on old river
gravel (grey wacke) with introduced grasses. Plant
protected by rod side fence, stems decumbent to
c.60 cm high, leaves linear, fruit perianth pinkish.
Ex K
Field Collector
Last Update
21 Nov 2016
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