Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Loxsoma cunninghamii R.Br. ex A.Cunn.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Wanganui [locality doubtful]
Field Collection Date
Mar 1862
Field Collection Notes
Probably above specimen was obtained from Mr
Swainson or Dr Hector when Taylor visited Auckland
in June 1862. See Taylor's diaries. R C Cooper
30 October 1964
"Set of 34 fern specimens (AK57902-57934, 141754) lack original labels and for locality have 'Wanganui' which appears to be unlikely when viewing the set as a whole" E K Cameron, July 2003. Also see correspondence with Randal Springer (1999-2003) filed with AK57902
Field Collector
Last Update
07 Dec 2020
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