Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Tradescantia cerinthoides Kunth
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Auckland City, Mt Albert, Asquith Ave near St Lukes Road intersection
Field Collection Date
12 Nov 2006
Field Collection Notes
Large plant growing in deep shade in rich, friable soil under Escallonia hedge overtopping columnar basalt rock exposure. Flowers dark pink flushed withe blue fading to white near base.
DUPLICATE TO: CHR
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-36.8775, 174.72444
174.72444, 174.72444
Last Update
25 Nov 2020
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