Devil's Beggarticks is a native annual wildflower of wet, disturbed areas and stream banks, producing small orange-yellow flowers followed by barbed seeds that attach readily to clothing, fur, and feathers for dispersal. Despite its weedy reputation, it provides late-season nectar for many insects and its seeds are eaten by waterfowl and marsh birds.
Best time to see a Devil's Beggarticks
The best time to see a Devil's Beggarticks is August–September, when about 73% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 4,756 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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