Nodding Bur-marigold

The flowers of Bidens cernua attract a diverse array of insects, including butterflies and bees, crucial for pollination. Additionally, the plant offers food and shelter for birds and other wildlife.

Identification

Bidens cernua, also called nodding beggarticks or nodding bur marigold, belongs to the Asteraceae family. Native to North America, it thrives in wetland habitats like marshes, swamps, and along pond and lake edges. This annual herb can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It features hairy, green leaves and produces small, yellow or orange flowers that bloom during the summer.