Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Disphyma australe stricticaule (Aiton) N.E.Br.
Classification
Family
Genus
Subname
stricticaule
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, Kermadec Ecological Region and District, Kermadec Islands Nature Reserve, Northern Kermadec Islands group, Herald Islets, North Chanter (southern summit)
Field Collection Date
16 May 2011
Field Collection Notes
Abundant - though most plants severely damaged by wind and salt burn from the passage of Cyclone Bune which struck these islands on the 28 Match 2011. Nevertheless the dominant vascular plant on the island. The few flowering plants seen had pink rather than white flowers.
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-29.25183, -177.85442
-177.85442, -177.85442
Last Update
01 Feb 2023
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