Very similar to its common namesake, the one of the other Beggar ticks (Bidens frondosa), except it has many more bracts, from 10-15 or more as shown in images (A and B). The leaves have 3-5 leaflets (C). This species grew to 5 feet tall during the summer of 2012 (D), a year after the big flood. Identified positively with the help of Biology Professor Emeritus Dave Sutherland of UNO.
Common according to “Flora of Nebraska”, but not seen/identified in Fontenelle Forest of Neale Woods in recent years before the big flood.
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