Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Crataegus x prunifolia (Poir.) Pers.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, South Island, Canterbury Plains Ecological Region, Low Plains Ecological District, Tai Tapu, Otahuna homestead gardens
Field Collection Date
31 Mar 1987
Field Collection Notes
Shrubbery.
Tree about 6 m high; branches widespreading (bark
collected), rough with small flakes. Young shoots
and spines glossy purple. Leaves dark glossy green
above. Fruit 10-14 mm diameter, globose or nearly
so, shining crimson. Calyx c.persistent. Several
cultivation relics. DUPLICATE OF: CHR 439866
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-43.75, 172.81667 (c.)
172.81667, 172.81667
Last Update
22 Nov 2016
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