Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Arctotheca calendula (L.) Levyns
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Auckland Ecological Region, Awhitu Ecological District, Kohekohe, end of Douglas Road
Field Collection Date
20 Oct 2012
Field Collection Notes
On dry sandstone areas near coastal cliffs, past pine plantation. Previous landowner introduced this plant to bare areas because she thought they were pretty and would survive the harsh environment! Slowly spreading - i've suggested that it be controlled. Not seen it elsewhere inn the district.
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-37.19639, 174.61083
174.61083, 174.61083
Last Update
09 Aug 2017
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