Kingdom Plantae Family Rosaceae Scientific name Acaena novae-zelandiae | Order Rosales Genus Acaena Rank Species | |
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Similar Acaena, Acaena microphylla, Acacia verticillata, Cassinia aculeata, Acaena buchananii | ||
Acaena novae-zelandiae (bidi-bidi, biddy-biddy, bidgee-widgee, or piri-piri-bur) is an ornamental plant 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. The common name bidi-bidi is a corruption of the Māori name for this plant, piripiri.
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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
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