Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Hydrocotyle leucocephala Cham. & Schltdl.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Waikato Ecological Region, Hamilton District, Hamilton City, Rototuna, upper Kirikiriroa Gully near Thomas Road
Field Collection Date
20 Oct 2007
Field Collection Notes
Common. In muddy pumiceous ground near stream. Growing with Isolepis reticularis under willow within gully system draining through heavily built up area (this area was farmland eight years ago!). Forming dense creeping patches. Flowers white, leaves very dark green above, paler beneath. Rootstock bulbous.
DUPLICATE SENT TO: CHR, WELT
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-37.73361, 175.27833
175.27833, 175.27833
Last Update
07 Dec 2020
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