Acaena novae-zelandiae
Common Name:
Bidgee-widgee
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
Murray Mallee, Lowan Mallee, Wimmera (CDEHJKLMNPRSTUVWXYZ) SA, NSW, ACT, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Common on sandy soils throughout the Prom
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found in grassland to montane forest, alpine meadows and moist, weedy areas
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Flower Description:
Creamy white in globular heads
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Habit:
Creeping herb
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
Fruits form reddish heads, each fruit is barbed and clings to clothing and shoelaces
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.
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Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria