Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
Cook Islands, Rarotonga, Nikao, Ruaine Lane
Field Collection Date
22 Dec 2016
Field Collection Notes
Single plant growing in lower part of 4m high hedge of other Hibiscus cultivars. Flowers tightly double, never opening beyond about 45°, petals deep crimson with shiny crenellated incurved margins. 3 spare leaves available for DNA testing.
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-21.20414, -159.81531 (± 10 m)
-159.81531, -159.81531 (± 10 m)
Last Update
10 Jul 2017
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