Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Embothrium coccineum J.R.Forst & G.Forst.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Tongariro Ecological Region and District, Ohakune, margin of Mangawhero River, by Ohakune Mountain Road, just above footbridge
Field Collection Date
28 Sep 2006
Field Collection Notes
Several trees c.6m tall, just back from river bank - probably originally planted. Root suckers (AK297542), 10-40cm tall, abundant near the base of parent trees, especially along the riverbank, & up to 4m away from base of trees. Flowers scarlet
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-39.41, 175.4075
175.4075, 175.4075
Last Update
22 Nov 2016
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