Effective Against Poison Ivy, Poison Oak. Poison Sumac ... Biden?
“Triple Threat Foaming Selective Herbicide
Broadleaf weed control in an aerosol
This ready-to-use, selective herbicide kills up to 140 different broadleaf weeds. Since it is an aerosol, it’s special foaming action allows users to accurately apply the herbicide only onto weeds without harming the surrounding desired ornamental plants and grasses.
Effective Against:
Alder
Catnip
Lettuce
Poisonivy
Stitchwort
Artichoke
Chickweed
Garlicmustard
Poisonoak
Sumac
Aster
Chicory
Geranium
Lupine
Pokeweed
Sunflower
Bedstraw
Cinquefoil
Goldenrod
Mallow
Povertyweed
Tarweed
Beggartick
Clover
Gumweed
Marshelder
Primrose
Thistle
Biden …” https://www.amazon.com/Foaming-Selective-Herbicide-Broadleaf-control/dp/B06Y19XFCQ
No wonder it’s “currently unavailable” on Amazon…
I looked it up … “Bidens alba provide a nectar source for butterflies and honey-bees.
Bidens is a nutrient dense wild plant, boasting a similar nutrient profile to kale - high in fiber and proteins, carotenes, folate, and magnesium. People in South Africa, Zulus, and Indians consume the fresh or dried leaves by boiling them.[3] Young leaves of B. alba may also be eaten as a salad. Bidens alba contains saponins, so older leaves may be unpleasant to the taste and may upset the stomach. [4]
A list of claimed medicinal actions include “antibacterial, antidiabetic, antidysenteric, anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, antimicrobial, antiseptic, astringent, blood tonic, carminative, galactagogue, hepatoprotective, hypoglycemic, hypotensive, immunomodulant, mucous membrane tonic, neuroprotectant, prostaglandin synthesis inhibitor, styptic, vulnerary”.[6] Bidens is considered by some as a broad spectrum antimicrobial, useful particularly against infections that are inflammatory to the mucous membranes.[6] A poultice of leaves can be used topically to treat MRSA and other infections of the skin. Research has shown that the antimicrobial properties are best accessed through the fresh plant or alcohol tinctures of the fresh plant.[6]
The dried leaves of the B. Alba also make a good tobacco substitute.[4]” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bidens_alba
More info: https://www.thespruce.com/bidens-plant-profile-5069525
After reading that, I might get some seed and grow it, just have to take care that it doesn’t get exposed to a lot of Fox News shows, a good dose of Tucker Carlson or Lou Hannity might kill it…