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ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Bidens mitis  (small-fruited tick-seed)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Bidens: meaning "2-toothed", referring to the bristles on the achenes; mitis: mild, without spines
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Annual Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
September
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☐ New Castle
☐ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Acidic fens and peatlands
State Status
Rare
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Rare
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Southern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
8
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Seeds occasionally eaten by Wood Duck, Bobwhite Quail, Swamp Sparrow and other wildlife.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
Natural distribution ranges from the south, north to southern New Jersey.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Peat Wetlands (Acidic Fens)
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