noun a genus of plants in the rose family Rosaceae
Acaena is a genus of flowering plants in the rose family, commonly known as 'bidgee-widgee' or 'bidibid'. They are native to South America, Australia, and New Zealand.
Acaena species can be invasive in certain ecosystems, outcompeting native plants and disrupting local biodiversity.
Acaena species are often used in landscaping for their ornamental foliage and unique burr-like fruits.
Acaena is often used in botanical writing to refer to a genus of flowering plants in the rose family.
Botanists frequently use acaena to classify and study different species within the genus.
Landscapers may use acaena plants in garden designs for their unique foliage and flowers.