Bidens cernua is a plant species in the sunflower family, widespread across much of Eurasia and North America. It is commonly called nodding beggarticks or nodding bur-marigold,
Family:
Asteraceae (Aster)
Height:
6 to 36 inches
Leaves:
Opposite, divided with 3-5 leaflets that are lance-shaped and toothed
Flower:
Orange-yellow petals surrounding a brownish center found at the top of the plant and in the leaf axils
Bloom time:
August-October
Nicknames:
Nodding Beggarticks
Habitat:
Swamps, shorelines, and other wet or moist areas.
Wildlife Benefits:
Attractive to bees and butterflies.
Can I plant this in my garden?
Nodding bur-marigold is not commonly planted. Although it is a native plant, it can grow quite aggressively and outcompete other native vegetation.
References:
https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/nodding-bur-marigold
Family | Asteraceae |
---|---|
Habit | Forb |
Origin | native |
Life cycle | annual |
Flower | yellow |
Bloom time | (8) August, (9) September, 10 - October |
*sites | Gervais Mill Pond, Snail Lake |