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Waihoi beggarticks
Scientific Name: Bidens campylotheca ssp. waihoiensis
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Waihoi Beggarticks (Bidens campylotheca ssp. waihoiensis)
Waihoi Beggarticks, scientifically known as Bidens campylotheca Sch. Bip. ssp. waihoiensis H. St. John, is a subshrub or forb/herb belonging to the genus Bidens.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bidens campylotheca Sch. Bip. ssp. waihoiensis H. St. John
- Rank: Subspecies
- Family: Asteraceae
- Genus: Bidens L.
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: Some sources may refer to it simply as Bidens campylotheca waihoiensis.
Common Names
- Waihoi Beggarticks
- Ko`oko`olau
- Koko`olau
- Viper Beggarticks
- Kauai Beggarticks
- Grassland Beggarticks (although this name is typically associated with Bidens micrantha Gaud.)
Distribution and Habitat
The subspecific epithet waihoiensis indicates that it was first collected in Waihoi Valley, above Hana, East Maui.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Subshrub, Forb/herb
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Growth Requirements: Tolerant to shade.
Considerations for Pets
As a member of the Bidens genus, it is important to be aware that the plant produces seeds that can stick to fur. These seeds, while not usually harmful, can cause irritation and discomfort to animals.
Quirky Facts
The name "beggarticks" comes from the plant's tendency to have seeds which stick to clothing, "begging" a ride from passersby to distribute their seeds.
Further Information
For more information, you can refer to plant databases and institutions that maintain records of Bidens campylotheca ssp. waihoiensis.