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Lemmon's beggarticks

Scientific Name: Bidens lemmonii

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Lemmon's Beggarticks (Bidens lemmonii)

Bidens lemmonii, commonly known as Lemmon's beggarticks, is a North American species belonging to the daisy family (Asteraceae). It is a perennial forb/herb.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant goes by several common names, including "beggarticks," "black jack," "burr marigolds," and "cobbler's pegs," potentially alluding to seeds or other plant parts that could stick to fur.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Bidens lemmonii A. Gray
  • Common Name: Lemmon's beggarticks
  • Family: Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Bidens leptocephala Sherff

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the southwestern United States.
  • Also found in Mexico.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Forb/herb (non-woody plant)
  • Duration: Perennial

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Bidens laevis (Smooth Beggarticks) is pollinated by dagger flies and bombyliid flies. While this information is related to the genus *Bidens*, it isn't specific to *Bidens lemmonii*.
  • The plant pathogen *Bidens mottle virus* was named after the *Bidens* genus.

Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Discover Life
  • Garden Guides
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): TSN 35727