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corkscrew beggarticks
Scientific Name: Bidens torta
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Corkscrew Beggarticks: A Detailed Look
Corkscrew Beggarticks, scientifically known as Bidens torta Sherff, is a flowering plant species belonging to the Asteraceae (Aster or Sunflower) family. This plant is also known by several other common names.
Common Names
- Corkscrew Beggarticks
- Beggarticks
- Black Jack
- Burr Marigolds
- Cobbler's Pegs
- Devil's Sticktight
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bidens torta Sherff
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster/Sunflower family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Bidens fulvescens
- Bidens fulvescens f. indivisa
- Bidens micrantha var. kaalana
- Bidens personans
Distribution and Habitat
- Bidens torta is endemic to Hawaii.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Bidens torta is described as a subshrub forb/herb.
- It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Observed to be pollinated by bombyliid flies.
Further Resources
- Discover Life: A valuable resource for information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Bidens torta.
- ITIS Standard Report Page: Provides taxonomic information on Bidens torta.