following; Webb, C.J. et al. (1988) Flora of NZ. Vol. IV.
Other identifications
Identification
Determined name:
Beta maritima
Determiner:
D.G. Drury
Identification date:
2009-03-26 (Verbatim: 26 Mar 2009)
Preferred name:
Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima (L.) Arcang.
Active:
no
Identification type:
Determination
Collection events
Primary collection event
Collection event type:
Field
Standard locality
Location:
Marfell's Beach, camp site
Georeferences:
Latitude and Longitude (WGS84):
-41.724923 174.20326
Verbatim locality:
Near Lake Grassmere, Marfell's Beach, east of camping area
Verbatim collector:
D.G. Drury
Standardised collector:
David G. Drury
Verbatim date:
26 Mar 2009
Start date:
2009-03-26
Country:
New Zealand
Land District:
Marlborough Land District
Native lands:
Ngāti Toa Rangatira
Rangitāne o Wairau
Georeferences:
New Zealand Map Series 1:
S29 468 722 (WGS84 -41.725816 174.212248)
Habitat:
Lower beach terrace, and upper beach. Fine shingle and sand.
Notes:
Common all along the beach and hillside. Growing in large amounts. Mostly seedlings, or as first year rosettes. Taproot white. Leaves thickish.
Adult flowering and fruiting.