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Bidens bipinnata L.
Spanish Needles

Family: Asteraceae

Group: Dicot

Substrate: Terrestrial

Habit: Herb

Perennation: Annual

Native Range: Eastern and southern North America, south to Hispaniola, South America, and Old World

Map of Florida Locations

SOUTH FLORIDA Occurrence: Present

SOUTH FLORIDA Native Status: Native

SOUTH FLORIDA Cultivated Status: Not Cultivated

Other data on Bidens bipinnata available from :

Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants
Bidens bipinnata has been found in the following 3 conservation areas :
Occurrence Native Status
Cholee Park Recorded as Present in Error
Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge Doubtfully Present
Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center Present Assumed to be Native

Bidens bipinnata has been found in the following county :
Occurrence Native Status
Hendry County