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Bidens connata
Bidens connata Muhl. ex Willd.
Purplestem Beggarticks
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Bidens connata var. ambiversa, Bidens connata var. anomala, Bidens connata var. fallax, Bidens connata var. gracilipes, Bidens connata var. inundata, Bidens connata var. petiolata, Bidens connata var. pinnata, Bidens connata var. submutica
USDA Symbol: bico5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate , Opposite
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Oblong
Leaf Pubescence: Glabrous
Leaf Margin: Serrate
Size Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall.
Leaf: Green
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: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
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 , WVCanada: BC , NB , NS , ON , PE , QC
Growing Conditions
Water Use: HighLight Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesValue to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis 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 on display at the following locations:Natural Biodiversity - Johnstown, PA
Additional resources
USDA: Find Bidens connata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Bidens connata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Bidens connata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff