| Scientific Name | Acaena novae-zelandiae |
| Size and form | A prostrate, stoloniferous and hairy-stemmed ground cover 1-4m wide. |
| Flowers, leaves and fruit | A globular, green inflorescence occurs on stalks from September to April. Flowers become a reddish and fruiting spiny burr. Leaves are compound, dark green with oblong and toothed leaflets. |
| Growing conditions | Suitable for a range of situations from wet to dry soils and full-sun to full-shade positions. A useful plant for soil binding in revegetation. Burrs can attach to clothing or animal fur. |
