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Mountain Huntsman (Isopeda montana)Observer
marshyDescription
Isopeda monatana?? Know nothing about these but was discovered in the side pocket of the campervan door and expertly removed without harm by my more corageous better half.
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Hukihuki (Coprosma tenuicaulis)Observer
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Common along the wetland trackside.
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Nurseryweb Spider (Dolomedes minor)Observer
marshyDescription
Large spider on grapes, body about 20mm long.
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Drosera × sidjamesiiObserver
marshyDescription
Drosera (see other observation from today) found growing among oi oi with Drosera capensis and another as yet unidentified species (see other observation from today). Location only partially accurate, need to review this as the app didn't log it but have GPS coords.
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Cape Sundew (Drosera capensis)Observer
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6 plants on a slightly raised area in Apodasmia wetland showing signs of progression towards coastal forest, with several juvenile pohutukawa, Machaerina sinclairii, rewarewa and Metrosideros perforata nearby.
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Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima)Observer
marshyDescription
Lots and lots on the cliffs!
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Pig's Ear (Cotyledon orbiculata)Observer
marshyDescription
Extremely common on the cliffs here and also occurring sparsely on the dunes. Extending a long way south on the cliffside.
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New Zealand Grassplant (Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae)Observer
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Very tall! Much of the plant under water, like an iceberg.
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Red Pondweed (Potamogeton cheesemanii)Observer
marshyDescription
Occurring in the stream near the back dunes. Cheesemanii?
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Small Mud-Mat (Glossostigma elatinoides)Observer
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The aquatic phase of the plant, occurring at a couple of locations close together on the stream.
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Garden Route Rush (Juncus sonderianus)Observer
marshyDescription
Locally common streamside, forming stout compact tufts.
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Caper Spurge (Euphorbia lathyris)Observer
marshyDescription
A single plant lurking
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Willow Weed (Persicaria maculosa)Observer
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Growing in a regenerating wetland. Very chunky inflorescences! Date wrong but the app didn't fill it in and cba looking it up!
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Carex subdolaObserver
marshyDescription
Fringing a small raupo reedland at the Manukau Sports Bowl
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Stinkwort (Dittrichia graveolens)Observer
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Extremely common along the gravel roads through the ngahere
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Hill Fireweed (Senecio hispidulus)Observer
marshyDescription
Waaargh Senecios! Is it hispidulus? Is it diaschides? Is it something completely different? A hybrid?!
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Papataniwhaniwha (Lagenophora pumila)Observer
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Spotted on the track on the way down.
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African Boxthorn (Lycium ferocissimum)Observer
marshyDescription
Common on the lower cliffs around the bay
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Gorse (Ulex europaeus)Observer
marshyDescription
A single plant observed in the small dune system here.
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Coastal Wind Grass (Lachnagrostis littoralis ssp. littoralis)Observer
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Perched around on the rocks streamside
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Leptinella tenellaObserver
marshyDescription
Growing in the stream bed. A couple of small colonies observed.
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Asplenium decurrensObserver
marshyDescription
Several individuals seen dotted about on the cliffs.