Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Melichrus erubescens A.Cunn. ex DC.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
Australia, New South Wales, North Western Slopes, Warrumbungle National Park, Nature Trail between Canyon Picnic Area and car park
Field Collection Date
14 Jun 2002
Field Collection Notes
Rocky hillside. Open Eucalyptus dealbata, Acacia cheelii woodland to c.4m tall (with Callitris on ridge). Very little understorey; scattered Phelbalium, Melichrus. Sandstone with skeletal soil. Occasional small shrub c. 0.5m tall; multi-stemmed from near base, forming a rounded shrub; flowers dark red.
Ex NSW; duplicate of NSW 492809, received June 2006.
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-31.28056, 148.98944
148.98944, 148.98944
Last Update
22 Nov 2016
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