Bidens parviflora
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: bidens
Plant ID (slug): bidens-parviflora
Numeric ID: 24421
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Bidens parviflora is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is in flower in September, and the seeds ripen in 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - China, S. Japan.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young plants - cooked[177].
Medicinal Uses
Antidote Stings Vulnerary Antidote, stings, vulnerary[178].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Bidens parviflora
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