Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Alternanthera nahui Heenan & de Lange
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Auckland Region, Henderson, Paremuka lakes or storm water ponds alongside Hillwell Drive
Field Collection Date
08 Mar 2016
Field Collection Notes
Common around the entrance to the lake walkway on the lake edge amongst the flax. The wooden walkway crosses between the 2 main lakes. Not noticed at other locations around the lakes. With Lycopus europeaeus. Surrounded by native plantings including flax, cabbage trees, manuka, kanuka and kahikatea. The lakes, plantings and surrounds are man-made by Auckland Council to assist with storm water management in the area.
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-36.87111, 174.61 (± 10 m)
174.61, 174.61 (± 10 m)
Last Update
02 Sep 2020
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