Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Silene coronaria (L.) Clairv.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, South Island, Banks Ecological Region, Akaroa Ecological District, Lake Forsyth, Birdling's Flat rubbish tip
Field Collection Date
02 Dec 1986
Field Collection Notes
Gravel and soil heaps, waste ground. Unconsolidated,
lowland, flat, gravel, waste. Occasional. Erect herb
with dense silvery tomentum. Flowers deep gaudy pink.
With tall grasses and thistles.
Nom. rev. August 1999
Ex CHR 439012
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-43.80222, 172.70167
172.70167, 172.70167
Last Update
22 Nov 2016
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