Summary ⁴

Bidens bipinnata, also known as Spanish needles, is a cosmopolitan species, meaning it is extremely widespread. Spanish needles is thought to be native to both North America and Asia, but it is also found in South America, Europe and Africa. It is named for its long needle-like seeds that stick to clothing and fur.

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1. (c) Fritz Flohr Reynolds, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/fritzflohrreynolds/7665605260/
2. (c) Melissa McMasters, some rights reserved (CC BY), https://www.flickr.com/photos/132545975@N04/19195865960/
3. (c) Melissa McMasters, some rights reserved (CC BY), https://www.flickr.com/photos/132545975@N04/19583862195/
4. (c) The Preserve at Shaker Village, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

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