Arizona beggarticks

Bidens aurea

Physical Characteristics

Bidens aurea is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Southern N. America from Mexico south to Guatemala in Central America.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Edible Uses: Tea The leaves are possibly used as a tea substitute[177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known