Planting unit

AcheneAchene:
A dry, hard, one-chambered, one-seeded indehiscent fruit, as in buckwheat (Fagopyrum) or sunflower (Helianthus). The fruit wall is not united with the seed coat.

Shape

Conical

Size

• Length: 1.6–5 mm
• Width: 1.1–2 mm
• Thickness: 1.1–2 mm

Color

Dark brown to brown

Texture

Pubescence is thick and appressedAppressed:
Pressed close or lying flat against something.
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Other structures

Paired spines occasionally occur on the achene apexApical:
The distal end of the fruit or seed away from the point of attachment or attachment scar.
. Spines four to eight mm with barbs at the tips.

Family

Rosaceae

Valid name

Acaena novae-zelandiae Kirk

Synonyms

Acaena anserinifolia auct. non (J.R. Forst. and G. Forst.) Druce
Acaena novae-zelandica Kirk, orth. var. 
Acaena sanguisorbae auct. non (L. f.) Vahl