Acaena x ovina

Sheep's Burr at Hughes, ACT

Acaena x ovina at Hughes, ACT - 29 Oct 2020
Acaena x ovina at Hughes, ACT - 29 Oct 2020
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Identification history

Acaena x ovina 23 Nov 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Acaena x ovina 31 Oct 2020 JackyF

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Section 57 Hughes

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Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at GG100 - 30 Nov 2023 by LisaH
Seirotrana sp. (genus) (Darkling beetle) at GG100 - 30 Nov 2023 by LisaH
Eudonia cleodoralis (A Crambid moth) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Oct 2023 by LisaH
Tortricopsis uncinella (A concealer moth) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Oct 2023 by LisaH
Taxeotis stereospila (Taxeotis stereospila) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Oct 2023 by LisaH
Helicoverpa punctigera (Native Budworm) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Oct 2023 by LisaH
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Hughes, ACT - 18 Oct 2023 by LisaH
Epiphyas postvittana (Light Brown Apple Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Aug 2023 by LisaH
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by LisaH
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by KL
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Oct 2022 by LisaH
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Oct 2022 by LisaH
Deroceras sp. (genus) (A Slug or Snail) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Oct 2022 by LisaH
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by LisaH
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by LisaH
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by LisaH
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by LisaH
Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Oct 2022 by LisaH
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Jun 2022 by KL
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Apr 2022 by LisaH
Phauloplana illuta (A concealer moth) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by LisaH
Bothriochloa macra (Red Grass, Red-leg Grass) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Eucalyptus blakelyi (Blakely's Red Gum) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 8 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord
Romulea rosea var. australis (Onion Grass) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Iris unguicularis (Algerian Winter Iris) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Dodonaea viscosa subsp. spatulata (Broad-leaved Hop Bush) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Jul 2021 by AlisonMilton
Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jul 2021 by LisaH
Acacia howittii (Sticky Wattle) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Jun 2021 by KL
Macrolepiota sp. at Deakin, ACT - 7 Apr 2021 by JackyF
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by JackyF
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by JackyF
Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Oncocoris sp. (genus) (A stink bug) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Jan 2021 by LisaH
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Utetheisa (genus) (A tiger moth) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Lepidoptera unclassified ADULT moth (Unidentified - Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Nov 2020 by TomT
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Acacia mearnsii (Black Wattle) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Nov 2020 by KL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Storosa obscura (Dark Storosa) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by Tapirlord
Eriococcidae sp. (family) (Unidentified felted scale) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Eurymelinae (subfamily) (Unidentified eurymeline leafhopper) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Chondrilla juncea (Skeleton Weed) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Lentinus arcularius (Fringed Polypore) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Aira elegantissima (Delicate Hairgrass) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum (Jersey Cudweed) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by LisaH
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Acacia boormanii (Snowy River Wattle) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Daviesia mimosoides (Bitter Pea) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Erodium botrys (Long Storksbill) at Hughes, ACT - 19 Sep 2020 by LisaH
Echium plantagineum (Paterson's Curse) at Hughes, ACT - 19 Sep 2020 by LisaH
Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Euchiton involucratus (Star Cudweed) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Sep 2020 by KL
Lomandra bracteata (Small Matrush) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Sep 2020 by KL
Veronica persica (Creeping Speedwell) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Lomandra bracteata (Small Matrush) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Verbascum virgatum (Green Mullein) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Crassula sieberiana (Austral Stonecrop) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Jul 2020 by Ct1000
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 4 Jul 2020 by JackyF
Trametes coccinea (Scarlet Bracket) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Jun 2020 by JackyF
Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Jun 2020 by JackyF
Cassinia quinquefaria (Rosemary Cassinia) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Jun 2020 by JackyF
Rumex sagittatus (Turkey Rhubarb, Climbing Dock) at Deakin, ACT - 30 May 2020 by MichaelMulvaney
Oxalis sp. (Wood Sorrel) at Hughes, ACT - 30 May 2020 by TomT
Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Hughes, ACT - 28 May 2020 by JackyF
Chlorophyllum/Macrolepiota sp. at Hughes, ACT - 23 May 2020 by LisaH

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 29 Oct 2020 06:18 PM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

Additional information

  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

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

    Acaena agnipila Acaena ovina Acaena agniila

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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