Acaena (genus)

A Sheep's Burr at Chiltern, VIC

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Identification history

Acaena (genus) 31 Mar 2026 MichaelMulvaney
Acaena (genus) 29 Sep 2025 KylieWaldon

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two clumps about 1M away from each other was all I saw.

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height

Species information

  • Acaena (genus) Scientific name
  • A Sheep's Burr Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1166m Recorded at altitude
  • In flower

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