Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Dianella latissima Heenan & de Lange
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Auckland Ecological Region, Inner Gulf Islands Ecological District, Ponui Island, north of Third Bay
Field Collection Date
16 Oct 2005
Field Collection Notes
Common on coastal fringe of pohutukawa forest. Growing amongst Gahnia lacera, Myrsine australis, Coprosma rhamnoides and Poa anceps. Plants forming distinct, discrete tussocks, only very shortly rhizomatous. Leaves erect, bright green, margins distinctly toothed. Fruit not seen. Also seen in kauri forest remnants on southern part of island.
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-37.16472, 175.89861
175.89861, 175.89861
Last Update
09 Sep 2021
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