Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Oxalis purpurea L.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Great Barrier Island, Medlands, 'Memory Park' islet (Oruawharo)
Field Collection Date
31 Oct 2015
Field Collection Notes
Locally common, margin of upper track (both sides) >6m, into old Maori pits and in cracks in the rock. Upper part of the island under partial shade from pouhutukawa trees. Most likely originally planted on the island a long time ago and has now spread. No flowers present; bulbs dark
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-36.26667, 175.49389 (± 10 m)
175.49389, 175.49389 (± 10 m)
Last Update
09 Aug 2017
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