Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Rosa rubiginosa L.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Sounds-Wellington Ecological Region, Wellington Ecological District, Hutt River trail N of Stokes Valley
Field Collection Date
09 May 2006
Field Collection Notes
Appeared to be wild, weedy river margin. Multiple arching stems in the foreground (see photo) c.2-3 m tall. Growing amongst willow; ground cover is Vinca major and Senecio mikanoides. It is the only specimen along this part of the river. Spiny-orange hips; petals pale pink.
Det conf. by R O Gardner, May 2006.
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-41.13333, 175.03333 (c.)
175.03333, 175.03333 (c.)
Last Update
22 Nov 2016
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