Scientific Name: Acaena x ovina

Common Name: hairy sheepsburr

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Rosaceae

Form Description: Perennial herb

Flowers: Flowers in globular head.

Fruit: Achene – prickly clusters of seed turn from green to greyish-brown when mature.

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Propagation Calendar

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Propagation Method
Seed

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.