Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Rosa chinensis hybrid Jacq.
Classification
Family
Genus
Subname
hybrid
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
Cook Islands, Rarotonga, Arorangi, Vaiokura Road, garden of Mama Tumarii near Ara Metua end of road
Field Collection Date
18 Feb 2022
Field Collection Notes
Semi-double, peony-shaped white flowers, Very rare and much sought after on the island. Thriving plant 1.6m high, with bright mid-green leaves and red new growth
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-21.24411, -159.82028 (± 10 m)
-159.82028, -159.82028 (± 10 m)
Last Update
08 Aug 2024
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