Locality:
New Zealand, Otago, South Island, Central Otago. Little Valley Road, E of Alexandra, near 'The Lookout'. On loose schist plates lying on the ground of a gentle slope.
-45.25833 169.4
Verbatim Coordinates:
45:15S 169:24E
Elevation:
260 meters
Verbatim Elevation:
260 m.
Habitat:
in a scattered "Mediterranean" type vegetation dominated by Thymus vulgaris (introduced from mediterranean Europe), and heavily grazed and manured by rabbits [this area is the dryest area of N.Z.; annual rainfall about 300 mm].; On loose schist plates lying on the ground of a gentle slope