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Acaena novae-zelandiae

Biddy Biddy, Bidgee Widgee
Other regional names: New Zealand Bur +1 more
  • New Zealand Bur
  • Pirri Pirri Bur
Also known as: Acaena anserinifolia subsp. elata (Bitter) Domin +19 more
  • Acaena anserinifolia subsp. elata (Bitter) Domin
  • Acaena anserinifolia subsp. epoligotricha (Bitter) Domin
  • Acaena anserinifolia subsp. oleosenitens (Bitter) Domin, 1928
  • Acaena anserinifolia subsp. utrinquestrigulosa (Bitter) Domin
  • Acaena anserinifolia var. angustifoliolata (Bitter) Domin
  • Acaena anserinifolia var. subincisa (Bitter) Domin
  • Acaena macrantha Colenso
  • Acaena novae-zelandica Kirk
  • Acaena sanguisorbae f. subfemina Bitter
  • Acaena sanguisorbae subsp. elata Bitter
  • Acaena sanguisorbae subsp. epoligotricha Bitter
  • Acaena sanguisorbae subsp. interruptepinnata Bitter
  • Acaena sanguisorbae subsp. novae-zelandiae (Kirk) Bitter
  • Acaena sanguisorbae subsp. oleosenitens Bitter
  • Acaena sanguisorbae subsp. papuana Diels
  • Acaena sanguisorbae subsp. utrinquestrigulosa Bitter
  • Acaena sanguisorbae subsp. vernicosenitens Bitter
  • Acaena sanguisorbae var. angustifoliolata Bitter
  • Acaena sanguisorbae var. brevifoliolata Bitter
  • Acaena sanguisorbae var. conjungens Bitter
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Rosaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.

Acaena novae-zelandiae (commonly known as Biddy-biddy or Bidgee-Widgee) is a shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family. Originating in Tropical Asia and Australasia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, New Zealand, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Antipodean Is., Chatham Is., New Guinea, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California, Great Britain, Ireland, Oregon

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