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Acaena × ovina

Hairy Sheepbur, Sheep's Bur
Other regional names: Sheepbur
  • Sheepbur
Also known as: Acaena ×behriana Schltdl. +9 more
  • Acaena ×behriana Schltdl.
  • Acaena ×ovina f. pubescens Duse
  • Acaena ×ovina subsp. calviscapa Bitter
  • Acaena ×ovina subsp. capitulata Bitter
  • Acaena ×ovina subsp. maxima Bitter
  • Acaena ×ovina subsp. monachaena Bitter
  • Acaena ×ovina subsp. nanella Bitter
  • Acaena ×ovina var. ambigua Kirk
  • Acaena ×ovina var. laxissima Bitter
  • Acaena echinata Lehm.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Rosaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.

Originating in Australasia, Acaena × ovina (commonly known as Hairy Sheepbur or Sheep's-bur) is a shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family. Within its native range, this hybrid is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. The parent species of this naturally occurring hybrid are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, 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)
New Zealand North, New Zealand South
Parent Species

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