Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Rytidosperma caespitosum (Gaudich.) Connor & Edgar
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Auckland Region, Mahurangi, Te Haupa (Saddle) Island, E side
Field Collection Date
15 Feb 2014
Field Collection Notes
Locally common in the open near base of fairly bare eroding cliffs. With Rytidosperma racemosum (more common), cocksfoot, ratstail, Avena barbata, Catapodium rigidum & Ficinia nodosa. Fruiting heads quite fluffy.
Auckland Botanical Society field trip
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-36.51389, 174.74778
174.74778, 174.74778
Last Update
16 May 2017
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