Acaena (genus)

A Sheep's Burr at Fentons Creek, VIC

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Acaena (genus) 17 Feb 2023 natureguy
Unverified 6 Jun 2022 KL

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Tapirlord wrote:
   6 Jun 2022
Looks like a Sheeps burr (Aceana species), they are difficult to tell apart Acaena echinata at a guess

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 6 Jun 2022 04:35 PM Recorded on
  • KL Recorded by
  • Less than 10cm Plant height

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Species information

  • Acaena (genus) Scientific name
  • A Sheep's Burr Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1333.68m Recorded at altitude

Seasonal activity

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Record quality

Quality score 5 / 7
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