Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Carex leporina L.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Auckland, Awhitu, Big Bay, Big Bay Rd, a small unamed Council reserve
Field Collection Date
09 Apr 2016
Field Collection Notes
Tall dryish manuka bog, probably drying as a result of drainage and surrounding land clearance. A large diversity of both native and exotic plants recorded. Growing with Paspalum dilatatum, Tetraria, Machaerina juncea, Carex spp, Rhytidosperma, Lobelia anceps, Hypochoeris, Epilobium ciliatum, Eragrostis brownii and Axonopus fissifolius. Carex rare at site, in flower. Collected during surveys for Auckland Council
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-37.04833, 174.63333 (± 10 m)
174.63333, 174.63333 (± 10 m)
Last Update
18 Aug 2021
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