Last Updated on October 1, 2025 by Stella Canfield
Bidens alba, or Spanish needle, is a native Florida landscape weed.
A pollinator favorite, this native species serves a vital role in providing pollen and nectar for Florida wildlife, and is fine in natural areas.
More information on Spanish needle can be found on our Bidens alba species page.
Finding weeds in your landscape or nursery? Be sure to use our “Weed ID” website which sorts species by flower color for easy identification.