Bidens alba
(Shepherd’s needles, Spanish needles)
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FAMILY |
Asteraceae |
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Species |
Bidens alba |
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Common name(s) |
Shepherd’s needles, Spanish needles |
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Flower colour; life form |
Ray florets white. Erect herb to 1.2 m. |
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Distinguishing features |
Upper foliage leaves are compound with 3-9 toothed oval leaflets, hairy on lower surface. Flower heads to 2.5 cm diameter, rays white 10-16 mm long. Disk florets yellow. Pappus of 2 awns 1-2 mm long, achenes black. |
