Acaena x ovina

Sheep's Burr at Mongarlowe, NSW

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

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   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

  • At least 1 Abundance
  • 15 Apr 2020 03:22 PM Recorded on
  • LisaH Recorded by
  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height

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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
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  • Synonyms

    Acaena agnipila Acaena ovina Acaena agniila

Seasonal activity

  • In flower

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Quality score 4 / 7
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