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big devils beggartick
Scientific Name: Bidens vulgata
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Bidens vulgata: Big Devil's Beggarticks
Bidens vulgata, a member of the daisy family (Asteraceae), is known by the common names big devil's beggarticks and tall beggarticks, among others. This plant is a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is known for seeds that "hitch a ride" on animals and clothing, potentially causing minor irritation or entanglement.
Considerations for Children
- Similar to its effect on animals, the plant's seeds can cling to clothing, which may be a nuisance for children playing outdoors.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Bidens vulgata Greene
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
- Order: Asterales
- Genus: Bidens L.
- Synonyms:
- Bidens frondosa var. puberula
- Bidens puberula
- Bidens vulgata var. puberula
Common Names
- Big devil's beggartick
- Tall beggarticks
- Western sticktight
- Tall bur marigold
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to eastern North America.
- Commonly found in wetlands from the northern plains through the northeast.
- Observed in locations such as Frederick County, Maryland; Yakima County, Washington; Des Moines County, Iowa; and Minnesota.
Morphological Characteristics
- Yellow flower heads, approximately one inch across, with a few short petals.
- Compound leaves in groups of 3 or 5.
Ecological Role
- The plant is noted for its seeds which attach to animals and clothing aiding in seed dispersal.
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Discover Life
- Minnesota Wildflowers