Flaveria bidentis, the coastal plain yellowtops, is a South American plant species of yellowtops within the sunflower family. It is native to South America, and naturalized in many places (Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, the southeastern United States, Europe, Africa, Asia, etc.). Flaveria bidentis is an annual herb up to 100 cm (39.5 in) tall. One plant can sometimes produce 100 or more flower heads in a tightly packed array. Each head contains 3-8 yellow disc flowers. Sometimes the head also contains a single yellow ray flower.