Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Nicotiana tabacum L.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Northern Volcanic Plateau Ecological Region, Rotorua Ecological District, Lake Rotoiti, Te Mamaku Point on northern shore
Field Collection Date
02 Nov 2002
Field Collection Notes
Only one plant seen, growing on pumice slip debris under Cyathea medullaris, 1m above lake level. Stem 25mm at base. Narrowly branched. Funnel-form flowers cream at base, bright rose pink on flared outer end when fresh. Sepals and corolla very sticky. Leaves wavy edged.
Ex NZFRI, duplicate of NZFRI 25031, received Sept 2004. Specimen over 2 sheets (AK288414 & 289032). Specimen over 2 sheets (AK288414 & 289032).
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-38.01667, 176.4
176.4, 176.4
Last Update
22 Nov 2016
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