Acaena Novae-Zelandiae

Bidgee Widgee

​Spreading matting plant, rooting from leaf nodes. Bright green oblong divided (pinnate) leaves to 40mm with 7-11 toothed leaflets which increase in size from bottom to top. Greenish-white balls of small flowers on long stalks. Balls of reddish fruits to 25mm are covered in burrs. Useful for erosion control & as a ground cover to assist with moisture retention

  • Ecological role: Bird attractant: seeds
  • Height: prostrate
  • Width: 1-4m
  • Sun: Full sun to full shade
  • Soil type: Clay and sandy soils
  • Flowering time: October- January
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