Acaena (genus)

A Sheep's Burr at Stanley, VIC

Acaena (genus) at Stanley, VIC - 11 Jun 2023 01:26 PM
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Acaena (genus) 11 Jun 2023 natureguy
Acaena agnipila 11 Jun 2023 KylieWaldon
Unverified 11 Jun 2023 KylieWaldon

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in tufts along the track. Again, think i've seen this once before but can't recall what it is. looked like a wild rose at first but very small.

2 comments

natureguy wrote:
   11 Jun 2023
I think sp. is better here, sorry
KylieWaldon wrote:
   11 Jun 2023
no problems natureguy. Its funny that I only ever see it with leaves. Never with flowers or fruit. maybe one day....

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Additional information

  • Less than 10cm Plant height

Species information

  • Acaena (genus) Scientific name
  • A Sheep's Burr Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1166m Recorded at altitude
  • In flower

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