Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Schoenoplectus pungens (Vahl) Palla
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Auckland Region, Awhitu District, north side of Rangiriri estuary
Field Collection Date
11 Apr 2014
Field Collection Notes
Locally common over c.20 x 30m, <50cm tall and most lacking fertility. Mixed with Machaerina juncea, oioi, Juncus kraussii, Cotula coronopifolia, Plantago coronopus, Triglochin striata, Isolepis cernuus, Paspalum vaginatum. High tide would reach this open muddy area.
Auckland Botanical Society field trip
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-37.13167, 174.66667
174.66667, 174.66667
Last Update
16 May 2017
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