Bidens pilosa

Bidens pilosa  

Asteraceae

Beggar Tick, 

Black-jack,

 Cobbler’s Pegs, 

Hairy Bidens, 

Spanish Needle

MAL: സ്നേഹക്കൂറ 

Snehakkura 

GUJ: Phutium 

 bloomed near Chellarkovil Waterfalls, 

Kumily, Idukki Dist. 

Kerala INDIA 

terminal panicle racemose flower (non fragrant) diameter:02.5cm, 

wild moisture streamside sunlight 

habitat, small shrub, herb, erect, branches, weak rigid stem, 

02 feet height, 

leaves opposite oblong apex serrated margins,

 annual, 

Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu

*plant name identified by

 https://efloraofindia.com/bidens-pilosa