Flower · GBIF taxon 7384809
Bidens ferulifolia
Bidens ferulifoliaAlso known as Apache Beggarticks, Fern-leaved Beggarticks, Fernleaf Beggarticks, Goldilocks Rocks
Apache beggarticks forms sprawling mounds of finely divided, fern-like foliage that stay carpeted in vibrant yellow daisy-like blossoms throughout warm weather. Native to rocky slopes and dry plateaus of Mexico and the American Southwest, it thrives in lean soils under relentless sun. Its nectar-rich flower heads serve as vital late-season fueling stations for wandering native bees, syrphid flies, and migrating butterflies.
FloweringDrought-TolerantPollinator-Friendly
Licensed referenceKurt Stüber [1] / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil Minerals
Predators
- Aphids
- Spider Mites
- Mule Deer
ThreatsHabitat conversion, overgrazing by livestock, and competition from invasive grasses
HabitatsArid grasslands, rocky slopes, open pine-oak woodlands, and gardens
Life spanShort-lived perennial (frequently grown as an annual)
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderAsterales
- FamilyAsteraceae
- GenusBidens
- SpeciesBidens ferulifolia
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Cultivation: Grow in full sun and well-drained soil for profuse, season-long blooms.
- Pollinator Watching: Observe midday when small solitary bees and hoverflies crowd the florets.
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