Family: Asteraceae
midwestern tickseed-sunflower, swamp marigold
[Bidens aristosa f. aristosa (Michx.) Britton, more... ]
Etymology: Bidens: derived from Latin bis, "twice," and dens, "tooth," hence meaning "2-toothed" and referring to the bristles on the achenes
Plants: annual/biennial forb
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: annual/biennial forb
Conservation Status: Native
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