Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Epacris purpurascens R.Br.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Auckland Ecological Region, Hunua Ecological District, Whitford quarry and landfill
Field Collection Date
15 Jun 1998
Field Collection Notes
Widespread locally common up to 1 m tall in open
areas in low manuka scrubland, old dump site;
flowers pink in bud, pale pink when open
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
Last Update
22 Nov 2016
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