Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Dawsonia superba Grev.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Auckland Ecological Region, Awhitu Ecological District, Matakawau Reserve, western boundary near lower part
Field Collection Date
12 Nov 2005
Field Collection Notes
Only known occurence in the district. Loose patch of c.30 plants. Bluish-green. Under large pine; Oplismenus hirtellus also present. Observed over several seasons, but never fertile. Det confirmed, JE Braggins, Dec 2006
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-37.11611, 174.61778
174.61778, 174.61778
Last Update
24 May 2017
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