Acaena tenera
Acaena tenera, the lesser burnet,[2] is a plant in the rose family Rosaceae. It is native to Patagonia and some subantarctic islands.
| Acaena tenera | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Acaena |
| Species: | A. tenera |
| Binomial name | |
| Acaena tenera | |
Description
Acaena tenera grows as a shrub-like herb. The species is similar to the greater burnet (Acaena magellanica), but smaller in size and growing lower to the ground. The leaves consist of up to six leaflets and are glossy green with a reddish border. Inflorescences grow at the top of a stem measuring 3–8 cm (1–3 in) long. The seeds are barbed and attach readily to fur and feathers.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Acaena tenera is native to Patagonia, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands. It is found widely with the most common habitat being in dry, stony terrain at altitudes up to 600 m (2,000 ft).[2]
References
- "Acaena tenera". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
- Burton, Robert; Croxall, John C. (2012). A Field Guide to the Wildlife of South Georgia. Princeton University Press. p. 152. ISBN 9780691156613.
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