You will find this native dime-sized daisy growing along roadsides, in ruderal areas, and in your own yard. Beggarticks, Spanish needles, and monkey’s lice are among the many common names for Bidens alba. It hitch-hikes around admirably …
The nectar and pollen-laden flowers attract a plethora of pollinators. According to the Florida Wildflower Foundation, beggarticks are the “third most common source of nectar for honey production” in Florida, partly because they bloom throughout the entire year in warmer parts of the state.
All sorts of pollinators find beggarticks quite enchanting including native bees like this southern carpenter bee (Xylocopa micans) …
… our Florida state butterfly the zebra longwing (Heliconius charithonia) …
… and beetles …
Is this plant “weedy”? Yes, but it is easily plucked up. Consider leaving some in your yard for pollinators.
Enjoy the Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area 