Smooth beggartick
Bidens laevis

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 30-120 cm tall. The leaves are opposite and without stalks. They are sword shaped and 5-15 cm long by 2-3 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical and tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, South America, Uruguay

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers - tea, leaves - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Amor seco, Falso te, Te de milpa

Synonyms

Bidens chrysanthemoides Michaux; Bidens helianthoides Kunth; Helianthus laevis L.; and several others