Scientific Name: Acaena montana Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: mountain buzzy
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Rosaceae
Form Description: Perennial herb, with spreading branches.
Height (m): 0.5 – 1
Flowers: Numerous flowers form dense spherical heads under 1.5cm.
Fruit: Achene – prickly clusters of seed turn from green to greyish-brown when mature.
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Habitat Notes
Widespread in alpine sedgeland and coniferous heath and bolster heath, at altitudes of 1000-1500m.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Waterlogged, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Nutrient-poor, Poorly-drained, Well-drained
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Individual seeds are easily released when ripe. Collect by hand.
Seed Treatment Method
Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.
Seed Treatment Notes
Seed usually has good results without treatment.