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romerillo
Scientific Name: Bidens alba
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names:
Romerillo: A Multifaceted Name in the Plant World
The term "Romerillo" is a common Spanish name applied to several different plants. This can lead to confusion, so it's important to consider the context when encountering this name.
Plants Known as Romerillo:
- Abies guatemalensis
- Asclepias linaria
- Baccharis sarothroides
- Bidens alba
Considerations for Pets
Some plants referred to as "Romerillo" are herbaceous. It's important to be mindful of the specific plant species if your pet has a tendency to ingest plant material.
Considerations for Children
Some plants known as "Romerillo" may be herbaceous and grow to a height of 30 to 100 cm.
Bidens alba (Romerillo, Butterfly Needles, Shepherd's Needles)
Bidens alba, also known as Romerillo, Butterfly Needles, and Shepherd's Needles, is a weedy plant common in Florida (the Sunshine State).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature (Bidens alba):- Symbol: BIAL
- Group: Dicot
- Family: Asteraceae (also known as Compositae)
- Duration: Annual or Perennial
- Growth Habit: Forb/herb
- Native Status: HI I L48 N NAV N PB I (This likely refers to its native status in different regions - Hawaii, possibly other US states, and other North American locations).
- An annual herb, hairless or slightly pubescent.
- Grows to a height of 30 to 100 cm and is more or less branched.
- Leaves are opposite, sometimes alternate in the upper part of the plant.
In Cuba, Bidens alba (El romerillo blanco) is well-known, and its medicinal properties have been used for generations. It is reportedly choleretic (increases bile production), antiulcerous, and antifungal.