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ridge beggartick

Scientific Name: Bidens gardneri

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Ridge Beggartick (Bidens gardneri)

Bidens gardneri, commonly known as Ridge Beggartick, is a forb/herb belonging to the Asteraceae family.

Considerations for Pets

  • The common name "beggarticks" alludes to the plant's tendency to stick to things. This could be relevant if pets with fur come into contact with the plant.

Considerations for Children

  • The common name "beggarticks" alludes to the plant's tendency to stick to things. This could be relevant if children come into contact with the plant.
  • Other common names include "devil's sticktight" and "devil's pitchfork".

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Bidens gardneri Baker
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Rank: Species
  • Symbol: BIGA

Common Names

  • Ridge Beggartick
  • Other common names for the genus Bidens include: beggarticks, Spanish needles, devil's sticktight, black jack, burr marigolds, and cobbler's pegs.
  • devil's beggarticks
  • devil's-pitchfork
  • devil's bootjack

Distribution and Habitat

  • The text mentions specific locations such as Kalaep?haku Ridge, M?noa, Honolulu, O?ahu, Hawai?i, East Ridge, Tennessee, and the northern Pennsylvania Ridge and Valley.
  • It is described as a subshrub or herb of moist shrublands and forests on exposed windswept ridges and cliffs.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Ridge Beggartick is a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • Stems and branches may be marked with parallel lines or ridges.

Ecological Role

  • The text mentions Bidens pilosa as a major weed in warm areas, suggesting that some species within the *Bidens* genus can be invasive.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The text notes that *Bidens pilosa* is being studied regarding its effects on other plants through bioassays and root exudates.

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Bidens gardneri.
  • USDA PLANTS Profile for Bidens gardneri
  • Garden Guides provides plant information, identification information on uses and more.