Status:
valid
Authors:
Sherff
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 64: 38 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114037
Common Names
- Brandegee's Bur-marigold
- Bidens
- Bur-marigold
Description
Bidens brandegeei (also called Brandegee's Beggarticks, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 to 2 cm. It grows in sandy soils and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens brandegeei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as skin diseases, digestive disorders, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bidens brandegeei has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem and small, ovate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens brandegeei is a perennial herb native to California. It is a low-growing plant with small, yellow flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Bidens brandegeei
Bidens brandegeei is found in the southwestern United States.
Bidens brandegeei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens brandegeei?
Bidens brandegeei
What is the common name of Bidens brandegeei?
Brandegee's Beggarticks
What is the natural habitat of Bidens brandegeei?
Grassy areas, meadows, and open woodlands
Species in the Bidens genus
Bidens alba,
Bidens molokaiensis,
Bidens oligoflora,
Bidens steppia,
Bidens pseudalausensis,
Bidens cosmoides,
Bidens cernua,
Bidens ghedoensis,
Bidens discoidea,
Bidens trichosperma,
Bidens ekmanii,
Bidens gracillima,
Bidens urceolata,
Bidens anthemoides,
Bidens micrantha,
Bidens blakei,
Bidens laevis,
Bidens oblonga,
Bidens torta,
Bidens odora,
Bidens triplinervia,
Bidens leucocephala,
Bidens valida,
Bidens mooreensis,
Bidens deltoidea,
Bidens andongensis,
Bidens kamerunensis,
Bidens saltillensis,
Bidens gentryi,
Bidens aoraiensis,
Bidens mexicana,
Bidens connata,
Bidens ferulifolia,
Bidens setigera,
Bidens mathewsii,
Bidens cynapiifolia,
Bidens andicola,
Bidens socorrensis,
Bidens macrocarpa,
Bidens prestinaria,
Bidens bigelovii,
Bidens colimana,
Bidens parviflora,
Bidens kamtschatica,
Bidens collina,
Bidens pringlei,
Bidens barteri,
Bidens negriana,
Bidens fischeri,
Bidens vincifolia,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,