Bidgee Widgee

Acaena novae-zelandiae


COMMON NAME : Bidgee Widgee

BOTANICAL NAME : Acaena novae-zelandiae

FAMILY : Rosaceae

PLANT GROUP : Herbs

SIZE : Prostrate

EVC : Coastal Dune Scrub

CONSERVATION STATUS : Least Concern


LOCAL NOTES:

Bidgee-widgee is a prostrate herb that is widespread in the Coastal Reserve and around Sandy Point.

Its white flowers form fruits covered in spines that easily stick to clothing and animal fur.

Contributor : CT


LEARN MORE:

Species profile for this plant at ALA
Atlas of Living Australia.

Species profile for this plant at VicFlora
Flora of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.



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