Acaena echinata explained

Acaena echinata, commonly known as sheep's burr, is a species of perennial herb, in the Rosaceae family, native to Australia.

Description

It grows to a height of 25–40 cm and has shiny, green fern-like leaves 60–150 mm long which are hairy on the underside. Its tiny pale green flowers form a spike and have purple stamens. The burrs it produces are sharply barbed.^{[1] [2]}

Taxonomy

The Latin specific epithet of echinata refers to hedgehog, from echinus meaning 'prickly'.^[3]

External links

• Web site: Acaena echinata Nees . Atlas of Living Australia .

Notes and References

1. Web site: Acaena echinata. 2012-06-21 . Harden, G.J. . Rodd, A.N.. PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online . Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia.
2. Book: Inland Plants of the Bellarine Peninsula . Longmore, Sue . Smithyman, Steve . Crawley, Matt . 2010 . Bellarine Catchment Network .
3. Book: Stearn, William . Botanical Latin . Timber Press . Portland, Oregon . 2004 . 9780881926279.