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Acaenia anserinifolia

Physical Characteristics

Acaenia anserinifolia is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

Distribution

Eastern Australia, New Zealand. Naturalized in Britain[17].

Habitats

Ground Cover;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Tea The leaves are used as a substitute for tea[2, 144, 173, 183].

Medicinal Uses

Antiphlogistic Diuretic Vulnerary The leaves are antiphlogistic, carminative, diuretic and vulnerary[61].

Known Hazards

None known