Family: Asteraceae
Author: Britton
Bibliography: Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 20(7): 281 (1893)
Year: 1893
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Bidens
Vegetable: False
Observations: SE. Canada to C. & E. U.S.A.
Description
The Tickseed-sunflower is an enchanting species revered for its vibrant, yellow blossoms that bring a splash of sunshine to any landscape. Scientifically known as Bidens aristosa, this charming plant owes its description and formal classification to Britton, who documented it meticulously in 1893 in the Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club.
Belonging to the diverse and extensive family of Asteraceae, the Tickseed-sunflower is naturally distributed across southeastern Canada and extends its presence through central and eastern regions of the United States. This widespread geographical range allows it to thrive in a variety of habitats, from meadows and fields to the edges of woods and roadsides.
The plant’s bright, daisy-like flowers, which bloom profusely, are not only visually appealing but also play a significant role in supporting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Its long-lasting blooms make it a popular choice for gardeners aiming to create a vibrant, pollinator-friendly environment. Additionally, the Tickseed-sunflower’s ability to flourish in different soil conditions and climates highlights its adaptability and robust nature.
Overall, the Bidens aristosa stands as a testament to the beauty and resilience found within the natural world, embodying the splendor and ecological importance of native flora across its native regions.
Common Names
Fra: bident, bident à fruits ciliés
Eng: bearded beggarticks, long-bracted beggar-ticks, tickseed sunflower, tickseed-sunflower, western tickseed, bearded beggar’s ticks, midwestern tickseed-sunflower, swamp marigold, tickseed beggarticks, western tickseed-sunflower
Swe: missouriskära
En: Tickseed-sunflower, Western tickseed, Bearded beggarticks, Beggerticks, Bur-marigold, BEARDED BEGGERTICKS, Long-bracted beggar-ticks, Tickseed sunflower, Bearded beggar’s ticks, Midwestern tickseed-sunflower, Swamp marigold, Tickseed beggarticks, Western tickseed-sunflower
Fi: Kultarusokki
Fr: Bident, Bident à fruits ciliés
Sv: Missouriskära
Synonyms
- Coreopsis aristosa (Michx.)
- Coreopsis aristata (Willd.)
- Diodonta aristosa ((Michx.) Nutt.)
- Coreopsis aristota var. mutica (A.Gray)
- Bidens aristosa var. mutica ((A.Gray) Gatt. ex Fernald)
- Bidens aristosa f. mutica ((Gray) Wunderlin)
- Bidens aristosa var. typica (Sherff)
- Bidens aristosa var. fritcheyi (Fernald)
- Bidens aristosa f. fritcheyi ((Fernald) Wunderlin)
Distribution
- Alabama (native)
- Arkansas (native)
- District of Columbia (native)
- Illinois (native)
- Indiana (native)
- Kentucky (native)
- Louisiana (native)
- Maryland (native)
- Michigan (native)
- Minnesota (native)
- Missouri (native)
- North Carolina (native)
- Ontario (native)
- South Carolina (native)
- Tennessee (native)
- Texas (native)
- Virginia (native)
- Wisconsin (native)
- France (introduced)
- Great Britain (introduced)
- India (introduced)
- New York (introduced)
Additional Images
Flower
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Leaf
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Taken Sep 1, 2021 by Ethan Cass (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 7, 2022 by Sean R (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken Sep 4, 2022 by Seth Morris (cc-by-sa)
Bark
Taken Sep 1, 2021 by Ethan Cass (cc-by-sa)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5391901)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:32306-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Bidens aristosa (Michx.) Britton)
Specifications
Growth form>: Single Crown
Growth habit>: Forb/herb
Growth rate>: Rapid
Growth
Ph maximum: 7.0
Ph minimum: 5.0
Light: 8
Atmospheric humidity: 7
Soil nutriments: 7
