Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Orobanche minor Smith
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
Two clumps of broom rape on a rocky headland, 10m absl, at the eastern end of Waikarapupu Bay. Located at the base of a large pohutukawa amongst Coprosma repens, rhamnus and coastal grasses. Some purple flowers, with abundant old flowers heads remaining. Another single patch on the beach below. Locally uncommon, although widespread across the island in a variety of habitats.
Collected as part of a botanical survey for the Motutapu Restoration Trust
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-36.73903, 174.02825 (± 100 m)
174.02825, 174.02825 (± 100 m)
Last Update
20 Sep 2021
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