Acaenia anserinifolia Pirri-pirri bur (Rosaceae) Evergreen perennial

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Acaenia anserinifolia
Pirri-pirri bur
Evergreen perennial
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The Acaenia anserinifolia plant species is found in Eastern Australia, New Zealand. Naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pirri-pirri bur. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. novae-zelandiae. A. sanguisorbae.

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Latin Name:  Acaenia anserinifolia
Common Name:  Pirri-pirri bur
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  (Forst.&Forst.f.)Druce.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Open positions from lowland to the montane zone in North, South and Stewart Islands of New Zealand[44].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow March in a greenhouse. Germination, which can be very poor, usually takes place within 1 - 3 months at 10°c[133]. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, prick them out into individual pots, planting them out in the summer. Division in April or October. Very easy, the plants can be divided at any time of the year if required, though it will need to be done in a greenhouse during the winter months. Cuttings - August in a cold frame.

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