Taraxacum zealandicum (misapplication T. magellanicum) is likely the best treatment for the native/endemic dandelion species for now, pending further work and closer comparison with related Australian spp.
Other identifications
Identification
Determined name:
Taraxacum magellanicum
Determiner:
A.P. Druce
Identification date:
1972-04 (Verbatim: Apr 1972)
Preferred name:
Taraxacum magellanicum Comm. ex Sch.Bip.
Active:
no
Identification type:
Determination
Collection events
Primary collection event
Collection event type:
Field
Standard locality
Location:
Mangaturuturu River / Valley, Mount Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park
Georeferences:
Latitude and Longitude (WGS84):
-39.301916 175.365836
Verbatim locality:
Mangaturuturu V. Ruapehu, T.N.P
Verbatim collector:
A.P. Druce
Standardised collector:
Anthony P. Druce
Verbatim date:
Apr 1972
Start date:
1972-04
Country:
New Zealand
Land District:
Wellington Land District
Native lands:
Ngāti Rangi
Te Korowai o Wainuiārua (Central Whanganui)
Whanganui Iwi / Te Atihaunui a Pāpārangi
Georeferences:
New Zealand Map Series 1:
N122 02- 63- (WGS84 -39.298849 175.526707)