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Beggar's Ticks
Bidens mitis
In the United States:
Native
· also called smallfruit beggarticks, bur marigold, marsh beggartick
Yellow composite flowers attract honeybees and other pollinators, providing nectar and pollen in wetland and marsh habitats. Bloom period extends from late spring through fall, with potential year-round flowering in subtropical conditions. Seeds bear barbed awns that readily attach to clothing and animal fur.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | May–November |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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