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Bidens connata (Purplestem beggarticks)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Bidens connata Muhl. ex Willd.

Purplestem beggarticks

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

USDA Symbol: BICO5

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Leaf: Green
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft. , 3-6 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: CT , DC , DE , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , VA , WI , WV
Canada: BC , NB , NS , ON , PE , QC
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: High
Light Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

Value to Beneficial Insects

Special Value to Native Bees

This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Natural Biodiversity - Johnstown, PA

Recommended Species Lists

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Bidens connata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Bidens connata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Bidens connata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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