Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Aciphylla ferox x squarrosa W.R.B.Oliv.
Classification
Family
Genus
Subname
x squarrosa
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, [South Island], Nelson, Marino Mountains, Owen River, Mt Pisa
Field Collection Date
21 Dec 2006
Field Collection Notes
Chionochloa pallens tussockland on steep hillslope, with Polystichum vestitum, Bulbinella hookeri, Phormium cookianum. Both parent species present in the area. Aciphylla squarrosa 5m away and plentiful. No other Aciphylla species present on this range. One plant seen, not in flower. Sap clear. Plant with 4 rosettes, not at all glaucous, while Aciphylla squarrosa in this area is always glaucous. DUP ex CHR
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-41.56389, 172.55694 (± 500 m)
172.55694, 172.55694 (± 500 m)
Last Update
12 Dec 2022
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