Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Mentha cunninghamii Benth.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Auckland Region, Awhitu District, Manukau Heads, Mahanihani valley, just down from the ligthouse car park
Field Collection Date
19 Mar 2016
Field Collection Notes
Occasional through rank pasture in fenced off regenerating native bush on S-facing steep slope. Lophomyrtus obcordata abundant, to 2m tall, most plants fruiting. Mentha over at least 40m.
Auckland Botanical Society field trip
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-37.05237, 174.54684 (± 10 m)
174.54684, 174.54684 (± 10 m)
Last Update
02 Sep 2020
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