Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Araucaria heterophylla (Salisb.) Franco
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Eastern Northland, Whangaruru Harbour, Motukowhai (islet closest to mainland)
Field Collection Date
26 Sep 2001
Field Collection Notes
Single seedling at back of small rocky beach; 12 cm
tall; parent source not observed.
"Likely source: 2 adult trees in Admirals Bay on opposite side of harbour 1.75km away. Seedling with cotyledons found at back of beach by Motukowhai, 29 Sep 2004" EKC
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-35.36484, 174.35018
174.35018, 174.35018
Last Update
05 Jun 2017
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