Acaena novae-zelandiae
| Acaena novae-zelandiae | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Acaena |
| Species: | A. novae-zelandiae |
| Binomial name | |
| Acaena novae-zelandiae Kirk | |
Acaena novae-zelandiae (bidi-bidi,[1] biddy-biddy,[2] bidgee-widgee,[3] or piri-piri-bur[4]) is an ornamental plant[5] native to New Zealand and Australia. It can also be found elsewhere as an introduced species, and is considered a noxious weed in some areas, such as Hawaii and California.[3][6] The common name bidi-bidi is a corruption of the Māori name for this plant, piripiri.[1]
Historical uses
Bidgee-widgee was used as a tea substitute by early explorers.
Characteristics
Bidgee-widgee is a prostrate herb. One plant can cover up to 4-5 square meters in favorable conditions. A burr is left after the flowers fall.
References
- 1 2 Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand
- ↑ Acaena novae-zelandiae at USDA Plants Database Profile
- 1 2 GRIN Species Profile
- ↑ "BSBI List 2007". Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 2015-02-25. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
- ↑ Wood, John (2006). Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flowers. Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation.
- ↑ Jepson Manual Treatment
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