Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Oxalis corniculata corniculata L.
Classification
Family
Genus
Subname
corniculata
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, Kermadec Ecological Region and District, Kermadec Islands Nature Reserve, Southern Kermadec Islands group, Macauley Island, Macauley Plateau
Field Collection Date
22 May 2011
Field Collection Notes
Uncommon. Occasional plants found growing amongst Cyperus insularis, especially at burrow entrances. Also seen in some ravine and gully systems. Leaves typically very hairy, glaucescent flushed pink, stems and petioles covered in retrorse - patent - antrorse often curled hairs. Stipules variable but mostly large, truncate though very hairy. No fruiting material seen.
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-30.23531, -178.42647
-178.42647, -178.42647
Last Update
09 Aug 2017
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