Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Epacris purpurascens R.Br.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Manukau Co., Ardmore, Ministry of Defence Land off Petersons Road
Field Collection Date
25 Apr 1988
Field Collection Notes
Very localised - small patches growing, flowering and germinating in clay substrates which predominate in the area. Height generally to 1.1 m in open aspects. Seen to 1.3 m amongst stunted native vegetation.
DUPLICATE SENT TO: AKU
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-37.05, 174.98333
174.98333, 174.98333
Last Update
22 Nov 2016
The development of the Auckland War Memorial Museum online collection is an ongoing process; updates, new images and records are added weekly. In some cases, records have yet to be confirmed by Museum staff, and there could be mistakes or omissions in the information provided.