Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Dianella haematica Heenan & de Lange
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Auckland Region, Rodney District, upper Whangateau Estuary, Takatu Peninsula, Frasers Property
Field Collection Date
12 Jul 2011
Field Collection Notes
Growing amongst rank grassland dominated by Pennisetum clandestinum, Rubus fruticosus agg., and Schedonorus arundinaceus. Pasture on landward side of fence and coastal swamp shrubland on the seaward side, dominated by Cordyline australis, Leptospermum scoparium, Coprosma tenuicaulis, Baumea rubiginosa, B. juncea, Tetraria capillaris and Blechnum novae-zelandiae “swamp form”. Large plant to c 1m tall, occasional at site; base of leaf sheaths reddish
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-36.36472, 174.77639
174.77639, 174.77639
Last Update
09 Sep 2021
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