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

ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Bidens laevis  (smooth 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; laevis: smooth
Life Form
Annual Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
September
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Marshes, wet meadows
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Common
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
Freshwater Herbaceous Tidal Wetlands
Freshwater Shrub Tidal Wetlands
Ponds, Lakes, and Reservoirs (Millponds)
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