acaena

/əˈsiːnə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Asteliaceae, native to New Zealand and eastern Australia.

“The park ranger explained that the delicate flowers of the acaena species were a rare sight in the area.”

Synonyms

  • astelia
  • daisy bush

Antonyms

  • invasive plant
  • weed