romerillo

Bidens alba is a member of the Asteraceae family and is known by several common names, including shepherd's needles, beggarticks, Spanish needles, and butterfly needles. The plant is native to tropical and subtropical regions and is commonly found in disturbed habitats such as gardens, roadsides, and agricultural areas. It is an annual or short-lived perennial and is considered a weed in parts of the United States. The plant's leaves are edible and have been used in traditional medicine. The species is widely distributed across multiple countries and islands, including those in the Caribbean and Pacific regions.