Definition

Noun 1. A species of flowering plant: Bidens tripartita is the scientific name for a specific type of bur marigold, a herbaceous annual plant belonging to the aster family (Asteraceae). It is characterized by its tripartite (three-part) leaves and small yellow flowers that produce barbed seeds (achenes) that cling to fur and clothing.

Usage

• is commonly found in damp, nutrient-rich soils across temperate regions of Eurasia.
• The barbed fruits of are an effective adaptation for seed dispersal by animals.
• Botanists study the growth patterns of in various wetland habitats.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical and ecological texts, the binomial nomenclature is used for precise scientific identification, distinguishing it from other species within the genus.
• The common name "trifid bur-marigold" is sometimes used, directly referencing its tripartite leaf structure.

Variants and Related Words

• Trifid bur-marigold: A common name for this species.
• Bur marigold: The general common name for plants in the genus.
• Bidens: The genus name, which includes many similar species with barbed seeds.
• Asteraceae: The plant family to which it belongs.

Synonyms

• Trifid bur-marigold
• Three-lobe beggarticks (a less common common name)

Related Phrases

• Bur-producing plant: A descriptive phrase highlighting its key characteristic.
• Wetland annual: A phrase describing its habitat and life cycle.

Noun

1. bur marigold of temperate Eurasia