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Hawai'i beggarticks
Scientific Name: Bidens hawaiensis
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Bidens hawaiensis
Also known as Hawai'i Beggarticks, Bidens hawaiensis is a perennial subshrub, forb, or herb.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is related to Spanish Needle or Beggar's Ticks, which are known for their ability to stick to fur.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bidens hawaiensis A. Gray
- Common Name: Hawai'i Beggarticks
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster family)
- Genus: Bidens L.
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Bidens skottsbergii Sherff
- Bidens skottsbergii var. conglutinata (O. Deg. & Sherff)
Distribution and Habitat
- Bidens hawaiensis is endemic to Hawai'i.
- Specifically, it is found in mixed mesic forests on the island of Kaua'i at elevations of 2,000-3,000 ft (610-910 m).
- It is also widespread in disturbed areas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habit
- Bidens hawaiensis is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
- It is classified as a subshrub, forb, or herb.