Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Tradescantia fluminensis Vell.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Auckland Region, Greenhithe, driveway of 9 Emily Lane left hand side going towards the house (private property)
Field Collection Date
01 Mar 2002
Field Collection Notes
Wild in 'semi' native bush mostly under cover. No flowers present.
Voucher for genetic testing in conjunction with Auckland Council, on some of the popular Tradescantia cultivars available for sale.
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-36.76378, 174.70317 (± 10 m)
174.70317, 174.70317 (± 10 m)
Last Update
31 Jul 2023
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