Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Microlaena stipoides (Labill.) R.Br.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, South Island, North-west Nelson Ecological Region, West Whanganui Ecological District, Mangarakau, north end of Mangarakau Wetland, 'lookout hill' (local high point)
Field Collection Date
09 Jan 2006
Field Collection Notes
Several large clumps to 0.9m tall on bare ground amongst regenerating gorse. Very tall for this species? Area burnt April 2004. Collection over 2 sheets (AK295039-40).
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-40.64417, 172.4875
172.4875, 172.4875
Last Update
16 May 2017
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