Spanish Needles

Bidens bipinnata

Summary 4

Bidens bipinnata, also known as Spanish needles, is a cosmopolitan species, meaning it is extremely widespread. Spanish needles is thought to be native to both North America and Asia, but it is also found in South America, Europe and Africa. It is named for its long needle-like seeds that stick to clothing and fur.

Fuentes y créditos

  1. (c) Fritz Flohr Reynolds, algunos derechos reservados (CC BY-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/fritzflohrreynolds/7665605260/
  2. (c) Melissa McMasters, algunos derechos reservados (CC BY), https://www.flickr.com/photos/132545975@N04/19195865960/
  3. (c) Melissa McMasters, algunos derechos reservados (CC BY), https://www.flickr.com/photos/132545975@N04/19583862195/
  4. (c) The Preserve at Shaker Village, algunos derechos reservados (CC BY-SA)

Más información

NaturaLista Mapa

Blooms in summer
Color white, yellow
Habitat Forest, prairie
Status native