Flower Photography: Spanish Needle



Bidens pilosa, also known as Spanish Needle, is a species in the plant family Asteraceae. It is an annual that grows up to 1 meter in height.


This plant is considered a weed in some tropical habitats. However, in some parts of the world it is a source of food or medicine. For example, in sub-Saharan Africa, the tender shoots and young leaves are used fresh or dried as a leaf vegetable, particularly in times of scarcity. ~ Wikipedia

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  1. great shot! very lovely capture...

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  2. love your bokeh shot. well done!

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  3. Aw!! People eating flower leaves? Now that's a trivia for the day!

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  5. Gorgeous composition and DoF!

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  6. They are just beautiful, and delicate looking.

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  7. Lovely!

    Mellow Yellow at my page, have a great week!

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  8. nice shot..

    Late visit from Mellow Yellow Monday
    Hope you can come and visit my MYMs at: Message for the Fathers, Happy Father’s Day Pap and Triple Celebration. Thanks!

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  9. beautiful shot Che, hope all is well.

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  11. Wow! Stunning shot! Your space is so creative...love it:)
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  13. Beautiful weed or not, I love it:)

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  15. Thanks so much for linking up to Cottage Flora Thursday's! Very pretty photo! xoxo, tracie

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