Bidens alba - Wikipedia
Bidens alba, which belongs to the family Asteraceae, is most commonly known as shepherd's needles, beggarticks, Spanish needles, or butterfly needles. Bidens means two- toothed, describing the two projections found at the top of the seeds, and alba refers to the white ray florets. This plant is found in tropical and subtropical regions of North America, Asia, Sout… See more
Bidens alba (Beggarticks) - Gardenia
Learn about Bidens alba, a native annual or perennial plant with white daisies and edible leaves. Find out how to grow, propagate, and use this plant in your garden.
Beggarticks - Florida Wildflower Foundation
Jan 19, 2018 · Learn about Bidens alba, a native wildflower that attracts pollinators and is edible. Find out its common names, range, habitat, …
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How to Grow and Care for Bidens - The Spruce
Bidens alba is one of the many species of bidens, a group of flowering plants with yellow, orange, or white daisy-like blooms. Learn how to grow and care for biden…
- Botanical Name: Bidens spp.
- Mature Size: 6-12 in. tall, 1-3 ft. wide
- Family Name: Asteraceae
- Plant Type: Annual, perennial
Bidens alba - FNPS
Bidens alba is a showy annual plant with white ray flowers and yellow disk flowers that attracts native bees and butterflies. It can be weedy and invasive, but also edible and medicinal.
Bidens alba — white beggar-ticks - Go Botany
Bidens alba is an annual plant with white flowers and barbed seeds. It is native to tropical America and invasive in many regions, including New England.
Shepherd’s Needle: An Underappreciated Medicinal …
Nov 6, 2019 · Bidens alba, commonly known as shepherd’s needle, demon spike grass, bur-marigold, pitchfork weed, and Spanish needles, is a short-lived perennial or annual, flowering plant. It is a member of the aster family and …
Bidens alba - MREC - UF/IFAS - University of Florida
Sep 22, 2022 · Common Name: Spanish needle, beggarticks. Seasonality: All year but especially common during the warm, rainy season. Soil Type: Wet to dry. Toxicity: Non-Toxic. Most Commonly Found: Native areas and landscapes. …
A Comprehensive Overview of Bidens alba Medicinal …
Bidens alba, also known as Spanish needle or shepherd’s needle, is a medicinal plant with anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and antioxidant properties. Learn about its traditional uses, scientific evidence, nutritional value, and potential for …
White beggarticks (Bidens alba) - iNaturalist
Bidens alba, which belongs to the family Asteraceae, is most commonly known as shepherd's needles, beggarticks, Spanish needles, or butterfly needles. Bidens means two- toothed, describing the two projections found at the top of the …