Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Polygala myrtifolia L.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Auckland Region, Inner Gulf Islands, Kawau Island, above Mansion House Bay
Field Collection Date
30 Nov 1992
Field Collection Notes
On side of ridge, towards Momona Point; open pine
plantation. Shrubs 70-100 cm mostly; habit rather
dense. Outer petals 1.7-1.8 x 1.2-1.3 cm, broad
ovate, green outside, magenta inside. "Keel" white
with dark purple apical region; "brush" white.
Abundant and forming a dense understorey.
DUPLICATE OF: CHR 480251
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-36.41667, 174.81667
174.81667, 174.81667
Last Update
21 Nov 2016
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