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grassland beggarticks
Scientific Name: Bidens micrantha
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Bidens micrantha - Grassland Beggarticks
Bidens micrantha, commonly known as grassland beggarticks, is a flowering plant belonging to the aster family (Asteraceae).
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is referred to by names like "Spanish needles," "stickseeds," and "tickseeds," which might suggest that it has seeds or parts that could stick to fur.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Bidens micrantha Gaudich.
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster family)
- Rank: Species
- Subspecies: Bidens micrantha subsp. micrantha Gaudich., Bidens micrantha ssp. ctenophylla, Bidens micrantha subsp. kalealaha
- Synonyms: The text mentions several related Bidens species, but does not explicitly identify them as synonyms for Bidens micrantha.
Common Names
- Grassland Beggarticks
- Beggarticks
- Black Jack
- Burr Marigolds
- Cobbler's Pegs
- Spanish Needles
- Stickseeds
- Tickseeds
- Tickseed
- Mauna Loa Beggarticks
- Kalealaha Beggarticks (specifically for B. micrantha subsp. kalealaha)
- Ko'oko'olau
Distribution and Habitat
- Bidens micrantha is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.
- It is found in grasslands.
Morphology and Growth Habit
- Bidens micrantha is described as a subshrub forb/herb.
- It is a perennial plant.
Ecological Role
- The text suggests that Bidens species, including Bidens micrantha, can be found in species-rich grasslands.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text mentions that Smooth Beggarticks (Bidens laevis) are pollinated by bombyliid flies.
Resources and Further Information
- Garden Guides
- Discover Life
- National Plant Data Center