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Koolau Range beggarticks

Scientific Name: Bidens asymmetrica

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Bidens asymmetrica - Koolau Range Beggarticks

Explore the fascinating details of Bidens asymmetrica, commonly known as Koolau Range Beggarticks, a plant species endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.

Common Names

  • Koolau Range Beggarticks
  • Ko&#699okolau
  • Ko&#699olau koko&#699olau
  • Asymmetrical Beggar-Ticks

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Bidens asymmetrica (Levl.) Sherff
  • Rank: Species
  • Genus: Bidens L.
  • Family: Asteraceae (also known as Compositae)
  • Synonyms:
    • Bidens gracilis Nutt.
    • Bidens halawana O. Deg. & Sherff

Distribution and Habitat

  • Bidens asymmetrica is endemic to Oceania, specifically the Hawaiian Islands.
  • It is particularly found in the Koolau mountains of Oahu.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Bidens asymmetrica is classified as a subshrub, forb/herb.
  • It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.

Quirky Facts

  • Some Bidens species have common names like "beggarticks," "Spanish needles," and "devil's sticktight" due to their seeds sticking to clothing or animal fur. Although not explicitly stated for Bidens asymmetrica, this characteristic is common across the genus.