Bidens pilosa - Hidden Talents

Botanic name: Bidens pilosa
Common names: Black Jacks, Farmer's Friends, Cobbler's pegs
Uses: The entire plant is edible when young. As it matures the stem and roots become fibrous and can still be juiced.
My lady and I frequently add it to our cold-pressed juices.
The leaves go great in steamed salads.
I love snacking on the flowers and chewing the seeds.
It is also a Nitrogen-fixing, soil repair plant that grows readily in recently burnt soils.

Пікірлер: 22

  • @viverocieloverdeorganico
    @viverocieloverdeorganico8 ай бұрын

    buenas tardes en español, aqui Maria de Jesús en Uruguay. que bueno es para mí escuchar que hay quien como usted que ama esta Planta como yo, aqui intento darla a conocer. Gracias

  • @susanrsj
    @susanrsj8 ай бұрын

    That was absolutely fascinating ! I know more about the food, medicinal side of her. She’s just an all around great plant!!! Thank you :)

  • @joeGuizan
    @joeGuizan Жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Everywhere in my yard. Didn't know that it has usefulness.👻

  • @marialiyubman
    @marialiyubman3 жыл бұрын

    Well, to be fair, I think some Bidens do deserve to be discarded.. just not the plant kind.

  • @Ilovethebush

    @Ilovethebush

    3 жыл бұрын

    hahaha, yep. 100%

  • @bekismith4097

    @bekismith4097

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂👍

  • @jdmosaics
    @jdmosaics3 ай бұрын

    Also The result of this research indicates that Bidens pilosa can be utilized as an alternative in the manufacture of natural dyes. The dye produced from this plant can be well absorbed by the cotton fabrics and produces a yellow to brown color, while the Ludwigia octavalvis can be used as a medium for ecoprint with a really clear result and produces black color for the old leaves and green for the younger one.

  • @Ilovethebush

    @Ilovethebush

    Күн бұрын

    It also retains much of its colour and makes a nutritious combination when boiled stinging nettle. Lots of iron.

  • @ozangel7792
    @ozangel77923 жыл бұрын

    Great info thank you

  • @Ilovethebush

    @Ilovethebush

    3 жыл бұрын

    my pleasure, glad i could help

  • @wes4192
    @wes41922 жыл бұрын

    Good food, so long as you’re eating a large steak too.

  • @Ilovethebush

    @Ilovethebush

    2 жыл бұрын

    For sure if thats what you want to have. :)

  • @silvm3021
    @silvm30212 жыл бұрын

    I have these small fresh green plants growing all over my garden beds, literally taking over. I was told they were bidens pilosa. Will they hinder my veggie gardens?

  • @Ilovethebush

    @Ilovethebush

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Silv M. Hi Silv m, Biden pilosa are super beneficial for companion planting. The flowers attract pollinators and the spiky seeds deter cabbage white butterfly, due to the potential damage to the butterflies wings. Biden pilosa are packed with nutrients too. leaves are great steamed or fresh or added to stir-fires and soups. The veggies will be greatly benefited by these plants. The Bidens pilosa also makes great trellises for climbing plants like peas and beans. Chewing the seeds is a great jaw exercise and keeps the cheeks healthy. Hope this helps

  • @jdmosaics

    @jdmosaics

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your informative video. This plant is also a good source of dye and the leaves print orange in echo printing on wool and silk… cheers

  • @Ilovethebush

    @Ilovethebush

    Күн бұрын

    Also goes great boiled with stinging nettle

  • @maltisaini6558
    @maltisaini65582 жыл бұрын

    Hindi name

  • @Ilovethebush

    @Ilovethebush

    2 жыл бұрын

    What are you referring to?

  • @pewdiepieDL3

    @pewdiepieDL3

    Жыл бұрын

    The name in Indian language is (Kumra, Kumur, Kurei). Not so sure about the spelling just that I lived in India for 6 years

  • @kaden.slone04_biology

    @kaden.slone04_biology

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@Ilovethebush The common name of *Bidens pilosa* in Hindi.