Bidens pilosa (Jacq.) DC
Beggarticks Black-jack Spanish needle
Annual growing up to 18 m tall leaves opposite, arranged and range from simple to pinnate in form, the upper leaves with 3-5 dentate, ovate to lanceolate flowers white ray florets, yellow disc florets
Ph: 55-63 Slightly acidic to neutral
B. pilosa is commonly used as an herbal tea component . source of food
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