Day two comprised a visit to a covenanted reserve on the eastern scarp of the Puketoi Range, arranged by QEII National Trust representative for Tararua, Bill Wallace.
We collected about 60 species of vascular plants and a similar number of bryophytes (mosses & liverworts). Amongst our haul was the first confirmed New Zealand specimen of the liverwort Chiloscyphus gippslandicus.
Surveying the terrain at the beginning of the day. Photo by Jean-Claude Stahl. © Te Papa.
Carlos collecting arboreally, in order to obtain a flowering specimen. Photo by Jean-Claude Stahl. © Te Papa.
Another specimen being added to the collecting bag. Photo by Jean-Claude Stahl. © Te Papa.
Craspedia flower head, Nertera, and Euphrasia. Photos by Jean-Claude Stahl. © Te Papa.
Mountain cabbage tree, Cordyline indivisa. Photo by Jean-Claude Stahl. © Te Papa.
Looking eastwood towards the end of the day. Photo by Jean-Claude Stahl. © Te Papa.
The bryophyte collectors processing their specimens back at base. Additional lighting is needed to see many of the diagnostic features of these small plants. Photo by Jean-Claude Stahl. © Te Papa.
