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Bidens vulgata
Bidens vulgata Greene
Big Devils Beggartick
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Bidens frondosa var. puberula, Bidens puberula, Bidens vulgata var. puberula, Bidens vulgata var. schizantha
USDA Symbol: BIVU
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate , Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple , Pinnate
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Ovate
Leaf Pubescence: Glabrous
Leaf Margin: Dentate , Serrate
Leaf Apex: Acute
Leaf Base: Cuneate
Size Notes: Up to about 5 feet tall. Often much shorter.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AR , CA , CO , CT , DC , DE , GA , IA , ID , IL , IN , KS , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , MT , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NV , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WYCanada: AB , BC , MB , NB , NS , ON , QC , SK
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | FACW | FAC | FAC | FACW | FAC | OBL |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Natural Biodiversity - Johnstown, PA
Additional resources
USDA: Find Bidens vulgata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Bidens vulgata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Bidens vulgata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-10-28Research By: TWC Staff