Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Dicksonia fibrosa Colenso
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, Chathams Ecological Region and District, Pitt Island, James Moffett's property north of Second Water Creek
Field Collection Date
09 Jan 2007
Field Collection Notes
Abundant fern in Dracophyllum arboreum/Coprosma chathamica forest with Dicksonia squarrosa. Trunks to 30cm diameter. This complete frond across 10 sheets from a 40cm high trunked plant with crown [fronds] standing 2m high and spreading over 5m. Tip eroded by wind action in tree canopy. Collection over 10 sheets AK314779, AK314781-314789
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-44.28282, -176.21028 (c.)
-176.21028, -176.21028 (c.)
Last Update
26 Feb 2024
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