Spineless Acaena

Acaena inermis

Acaena inermis, the spineless acaena, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae, endemic to New Zealand and introduced to Great Britain. Its common names include spineless bidibid and blue mountain bidibid. A mat-forming perennial useful as a ground cover, its cultivar 'Purpurea' is widely available from commercial suppliers.

Scientific name

Acaena inermis

Family

Rosaceae