Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mitis
ID:
118943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 81: 43 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118272

Common Names

  • Mild Bidens
  • Mild Beggarticks
  • Mild Bur-marigold

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Description

Bidens mitis (also called Dwarf Bur Marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada, and is commonly found in moist, shady soils.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens mitis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens mitis is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens mitis is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easily propagated from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The plant prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°F (-23°C).

Where to Find Bidens mitis

Bidens mitis can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Bidens mitis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens mitis?

Bidens mitis

What is the common name of Bidens mitis?

Toothed beggarticks

What is the habitat of Bidens mitis?

It is found in moist, open woods, thickets, and meadows

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-79607: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.