Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Atriplex australasica Moq.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, Chathams Ecological Region and District, Chatham Islands group, Rangatira (South East Island), The Clears, Seal Gully
Field Collection Date
27 Jul 2015
Field Collection Notes
Uncommon - but probably due to season rather than natural rarity. Growing amongst Aciphylla dieffenbachii. Plants form stout, fleshy shrubs. Mostly seen around island as dried off stalks from the previous growing season.
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-44.35497, -176.16669 (± 1 m)
-176.16669, -176.16669 (± 1 m)
Last Update
02 Sep 2020
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