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Search Term(s): Bidens trichosperma   (1 record found)

ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Bidens trichosperma  (Northern tick-seed sunflower)   
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Synonym
Bidens coronata (L.) Britt. var. brachyodonata Fern.;B. coronata (L.) Britt. var. trichosperma (Michx.) Fern.
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Bidens: meaning "2-toothed", referring to the bristles on the achenes; trichosperma: tri - signifying three, sperma - refers to seeds
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Annual Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
September
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Fresh and brackish tidal marshes
State Status
Uncommon
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Uncommon
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
6
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
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Beach and Dune Habitats (Interdunal Wetlands, herbaceous, shrub, forested)
Brackish Tidal Herbaceous Wetlands
Brackish Tidal Shrub Wetlands
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