Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Bidens bigelovii Gray
(Bigelow's Beggerticks)
Family: Asteraceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Bidens bigelovii is a middle elevation erect herb with compound leaves. The few rays of the inflorescence are white and about 4mm long. There are only about 10 or 15 disc flowers. The achenes are linear and black.
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Bidens bigelovii, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, September 12, 2013
Bidens bigelovii, 2x macro of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, September 12, 2013
Bidens bigelovii, 2x macro of seed head, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, September 12, 2013
Bidens bigelovii, closeup of leaf, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, September 12, 2013
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