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Acaena novae-zelandiae

Common Name: Bidgee-widgee
Synonym: Acaena anserinifolia
Family: Rosaceae
Size: Prostrate x 1-4m
Description: Spreading matting plant, rooting from leaf nodes.
Leaves: Bright green oblong divided (pinnate) leaves to 40mm with 7-11 toothed leaflets which increase in size from bottom to top.
Flowering: Balls of small flowers on long stalks. Balls of reddish fruits to 25mm are covered in burrs.
Flower Colour: Greenish-white
Flowering Time: October to January
Growing Conditions: Widespread in moist to dry sites in clay and sandy soils. Full sun to full shade.
Garden Use: Erosion control through soil binding. Ground cover assisting with moisture retention. Burrs stick to clothing but may restrict foot traffic.
Related Species:
Plant Communities: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46
Conservation Status: Widespread within the Shire
Aboriginal Use:
Commercially available: Indigenous nursery
Bird Attracting: Seeds
Butterfly Attracting: No
Frog Habitat: Yes
Photographer: 1 Marilyn Gray ©; 2 Cathy Powers ©; 3 Barry Sheffield ©; 4 Shire of Yarra Ranges photo library
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Last Updated: 30/06/2010
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