Bidens pilosa
(Cobbler’s pegs, Pitchforks)
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FAMILY |
Asteraceae |
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Species |
Bidens pilosa |
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Common name(s) |
Cobbler’s pegs, Pitchforks (a weed) |
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Flower colour; life form |
Ray florets white. ‘Woody’ herb may exceed 1 m tall. |
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Distinguishing features |
Leaves opposite, 3 –5 lobed, margins toothed. Ray florets white. Pappus of 2-3 erect spreading awns. Note: Leaves not pinnatifid. |
