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Bidgee-widgee - a native (Acaena novae-zelandiae)

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Other names: Acaena anserinifolia.
Family: Rosaceae (Rose family).
Native to Eastern Australia.

Occurrence: Widespread. In central Victoria it favours damper sites.

Identification:

The spiny seed heads stick to the fur of animals, and to clothing. The spines are barbed, which makes removal of the seeds difficult. It is generally regarded as a pasture weed.

Similar Native Species: Sheep’s Burrs have flowers along the flower stalk

Photos:
1: Bidgee Widgee. Harcourt North.
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2; The flower heads are distinctive. Castlemaine.
3: Mature flower heads. Eureka Diggings.