Acaena x ovina

Sheep's Burr at Mongarlowe, NSW

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Identification history

Acaena x ovina 26 Apr 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Acaena x ovina 16 Apr 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Unverified 15 Apr 2020 LisaH

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2 comments

BettyDonWood wrote:
   16 Apr 2020
It could be Acaena echinata, in which the backs of the leaves are very hairy. Or Acaena x ovina, in which the hairs on the backs of the leaves are confined to the main veins.
So Lisa, could you upload a photo showing the back of a leaf please?
   26 Apr 2020
ID based on large spines in seed head

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Location information

Sighting information

Additional information

  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height

Species information

  • Acaena x ovina Scientific name
  • Sheep's Burr Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1913.2m Recorded at altitude
  • In flower
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Acaena agnipila Acaena ovina Acaena agniila

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