Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Lycium ferocissimum Miers
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Auckland Region, Hauraki Gulf islands, Motutapu, Waikarapupu Bay
Field Collection Date
05 Oct 2016
Field Collection Notes
Single boxthorn with a small amount of regrowth, probably controlled in the past. Growing out of greywacke rock below overhanging pohutukawa east of Waikarapupu Bay. Adjacent a flowering Coprosma repens, rhamus and broomrape above. Boxthorn is locally uncommon, with a few other adults found around Rakino Point, and the western end of Waikarapupu Bay. Treescape contracted to control them.
Collected as part of a botanical survey for the Motutapu Restoration Trust
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-36.739, 174.92825 (± 100 m)
174.92825, 174.92825 (± 100 m)
Last Update
20 Sep 2021
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