Key to Tasmanian Dicots
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Acaena (Rosaceae) 1:174

A. x anserovina, inflorescence

A. novae-zelandiae, fruit

A.  montana, flowers


Tasmania has six species of Acaena (all native). They are all herbs (sometimes slightly woody at the base) and have pinnate leaves. The most common is A. novae-zelandiae (buzzy or biddy-bids). Acaena echinata (sheepsburr) is also common.

A. x ovina, fruit

 

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