Arizona beggarticks
Bidens aurea

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows each year from seeds. It can grow 250 cm tall. The flowers are in white to yellow heads.

Where it is found

It can grow in temperate and subtropical places. It grows in wet areas and near streams. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Canada, Central America, Chile, Easter Island, Europe, Guatemala, Mexico, North America, South America, Spain

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Te moruno

Synonyms

Bidens arguta Kunth; Bidens decolorata Kunth; Bidens longifolia DC. and several others