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Bidgee Widgee
Acaena novae-zelandiae
Acaena novae-zelandiae
Perennial. Can spread by growing roots at leaf nodes. Grows in damp soils but can survive dry conditions. Grows on disturbed ground.
| Details | Description |
| Type | Herb |
| Group | Bramble and Burr |
| Identifying Characteristics | |
| Distinctive Features | Marble sized seed heads (burrs) with fine yellowish or reddish spines which readily attach to clothing or animal fur. |
| Life Form Group | Herb |
| Life Form Codes | Medium Herb (MH) |
| EVC types | EVC 132_61: Heavier-soils Plains Grassland EVC 132_62: Lighter-soils Plains Grassland EVC 55_61: Plains Grassy Woodland EVC 55_63: Higher Rainfall Plains Grassy Woodland EVC 68: Creekline Grassy Woodland |
| Native Status | Native to Australia |
| Taxonomy | |
| Phylum | Charophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Acaena |
| Species | novae-zelandiae |
Widespread throughout Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, New South Wales and Queensland.
Distribution maps indicate current and historic locations where species have been sighted.
Source: Atlas of Living Australia
| Endangered Status | |
| DEPI Advisory List | Not listed |
| FFG Act | Not listed |
| EPBC Act | Not listed |
The conservation status of species is listed within Victoria and Australia.
The Department of Environment and Primary Industry (DEPI) Advisory List consists of non-statutory advisory lists of rare or threatened flora and fauna within Victoria.
The Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (FFG Act) lists threatened species in Victoria. Under the Act, an Action Statement is produced for each listed species.
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is the Australian Government’s key piece of environmental legislation, listing nationally threatened native species and ecological communities.
