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 Sch.Bip.
Determiner:
Rob Smissen
Identification date:
2013-04-18 (Verbatim: 18 Apr 2013)
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:
Waiheke River, Ethel Stream, Plot BF118
Georeferences:
Latitude and Longitude (WGS84):
-42.526315 172.049
Verbatim locality:
Waiheke River, Ethel Stream, Plot BF118
Verbatim collector:
Jack Mace
Standardised collector:
Jack Mace
Verbatim date:
21 Feb 2013
Start date:
2013-02-21
Country:
New Zealand
Land District:
Westland Land District
Native lands:
Ngāi Tahu
Ngāti Toa Rangatira
Georeferences:
New Zealand Map Grid:
2431870E 5852991N (WGS84 -42.526307 172.048998)
Altitudes:
from 1300m
Habitat:
Mostly barren, large scree. One corner has fell field/tussock vegetation (CHIpel, ACIcol, sprawling Coprosma, herbs). Occasional sprawling COPROS and POLVES where scree is more stable.
Notes:
DOC Tier 1 and MfE LUCAS Programme Plot: BF118; Sample Number: 20131669. Discolored.