Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Hydrocotyle bonariensis Lam.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Auckland Ecological Region, Tamaki Ecological District, Auckland City, Mt Albert, Asquith Ave
Field Collection Date
18 Oct 2005
Field Collection Notes
A garden escape. Small patch growing in depression below footpath caused by past kerb flooding. Associated with veldt grass and Bromus lithobius. Leaves dark green, petioles broad, white, distinctly succulent. Whole plant smelling of celery. Common in nearby flat gardens
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-36.8775, 174.72444
174.72444, 174.72444
Last Update
18 Jul 2022
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