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Bidens torta
Bidens torta, the corkscrew beggarticks, or ko'oko'olau in Hawai'i, is a flowering plant species in the family Asteraceae. They are known for their role in the plant communities of the Hawaiian Islands. The species is part of a larger group of Hawaiian Bidens that have different variations across different environments. The Bidens tortas adapted to different ecological environments across the Hawaiian islands. Since the Hawaiian islands are geographically isolated, the evolution provides scientist with insight into plant diversification and speciation.
Species with the genus Bidens, including Bidens torta, are found throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Variety of habitats from dry shrublands to mountainous regions. Best grown in well drained soils and adequate sunlight. Some populations can tolerate varying conditions. Its ability to thrive in different environments demonstrates its ecological flexibility.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Bidens torta by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
