Bidens biternata

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Basic Information

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae

Genus: bidens

Plant ID (slug): bidens-biternata

Numeric ID: 22972

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Bidens biternata is a ANNUAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, hover-flies. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Himalayas.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Miscellany One report says that the plant has medicinal uses but gives no more details[145].

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Bidens biternata