Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Erythranthe guttata (Fisch. ex DC.) G.L.Nesom
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Auckland Region, Hauraki Gulf islands, Motutapu, west coast, west of Sandy Bay
Field Collection Date
14 May 2018
Field Collection Notes
Monkey musk single patch in centre of grazed wetland area east of Sandy Bay in P#7. Dominated by Juncus effusus & J. articulatus, Persicaria decipiens, Persicaria hydropiper, Isachne globosa, Paspalum distichum & Isolepis sepulcralis. Consistenly grazed by cattle may have inhibited its spread, not seen flowering. Most likely introduced by cattle to the island. Only other known infestation in Fort #9, adj. Hanging Tree, west of Launch Bay. Further wetland surveying required.
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-36.74728, 174.917 (± 10 m)
174.917, 174.917 (± 10 m)
Last Update
23 Sep 2021
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