Project Description
The Vancouver Island Beggarticks (Bidens amplissima) is an annual herbaceous flowering plant in the daisy family (Asteraceae). This species is found in a variety of wetland habitats in British Columbia and Washington State. It can grow from 50 to 100 cm tall and produces large yellow flower heads that bloom from late August to early September. Vancouver Island Beggarticks are threatened by infilling of wetlands, alteration of hydrological regimes, mowing, and competition from invasive species.
In 2013, A Rocha conducted surveys for Vancouver Island Beggarticks to assess its distribution and abundance within the Little Campbell River watershed. The species was found at two wetland locations. One of the confirmed locations is also the site of the only known Western Toad breeding population within the watershed, and the other site is a flooded former gravel pit owned by the City of Surrey. A Rocha’s survey results have contributed to prioritizing VI Beggarticks protection and education within an updated Park Management Plan for Latimer Lake. The full report from this survey can be read on our Reports and Media page.
This project was funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Habitat Stewardship Program.
Conservation Status
| Jurisdiction | Authority | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.C. | Conservation Data Centre | 2019 | S3* Blue list |
| Canada | SARA | 2003 | Special concern |
| Canada | COSEWIC | 2001 | Special concern |
| International | IUCN | 2015 | Near threatened |
*S: subnational status; *3: special concern, vulnerable to extirpation or extinction