Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Cuscuta epithymum (L.) L.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, South Island, Mackenzie Ecological Region, Pukaki Ecological District, Lake Pukaki, Mt Cook Road, Hill Stream
Field Collection Date
18 Mar 2004
Field Collection Notes
Abundant. Parasitic mainly on Coriaria angustissima and associated clover and grasses. Flowers pink, insipidly scented.
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-43.8, 170.11667
170.11667, 170.11667
Last Update
22 Nov 2016
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