WEB Bidens pilosa: A Hardy Invader
Description
WEB Bidens pilosa is a hardy weed with velvety foliage.
The Hairy Invader
Bidens pilosa, commonly known as cobblers-pegs, Spanish needles, or hairy beggarticks, is a highly adaptable and invasive species capable of colonizing a wide range of habitats, including grasslands, heathlands, and forests. It is native to tropical America but has since spread globally, becoming a nuisance in many temperate regions.
The species epithet "pilosa" appropriately describes the plant's distinguishing feature: its hairy foliage. The stems and leaves of Bidens pilosa are covered in soft, velvety hairs, giving it a distinctive tactile quality.
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