Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Crinum asiaticum L.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
Cook Islands, Rarotonga, Avana, at back of makatea just north of harbour entrance
Field Collection Date
29 Jun 2023
Field Collection Notes
Large clumps of giant lilies 1m plus across at base and 2.5m high amongst coastal shrubbery of Scaevola taccada and Wollastonia biflora. Plants standing on 0.5m 'trunks'. This specimen approximately one third section of the head of a 1m high nodding inflorescence and a central section of a 1.2m long mid-rosette leaf. Floral tube yellow-green, petals white, anthers and stamens purplish. Specimen over two sheets (A & B).
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-21.24281, -159.72497 (± 10 m)
-159.72497, -159.72497 (± 10 m)
Last Update
27 Nov 2024
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