Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts v. (1861) 128.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081299
Common Names
- Bidens lantanoides
- Lance-leaved Beggarticks
- Lance-leaved Bur-marigold
Synonyms
- Bidens glabrata Sherff [unknown]
- Bidens lantanoides lantanoides [unknown]
- Bidens lantanoides glabra A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Bidens lantanoides (also called Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is an annual herb with bright yellow flowers and narrow leaves. It is native to North America and is found in moist meadows, wetland margins and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens lantanoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bidens lantanoides has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and are covered in small hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens lantanoides is a low-growing, annual herb that grows to a height of 10 to 15 cm. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring.
Where to Find Bidens lantanoides
Bidens lantanoides can be found in moist, sunny habitats such as wetlands, stream banks, and meadows in North America.
Bidens lantanoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens lantanoides?
Bidens lantanoides
What is the common name of Bidens lantanoides?
Lanceleaf Tickseed
What is the natural habitat of Bidens lantanoides?
Moist meadows, swamps, and wet woods
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,