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Bigelow's tickseed
Scientific Name: Coreopsis bigelovii
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Bigelow's Tickseed (Coreopsis bigelovii)
Coreopsis bigelovii, also known as Bigelow's tickseed, is a charming annual wildflower belonging to the daisy or sunflower family (Asteraceae). Its name comes from the shape of the seed.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant produces seeds, which may be attractive to some animals.
Considerations for Children
- Historically, the stems were chewed by the Kawaiisu people for their sweet juice. This highlights a potential interaction if children are present, but does not indicate a definitive safety concern.
Common Names
- Bigelow's Tickseed
- Bigelow Coreopsis
- Tickseed
- Calliopsis
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Coreopsis bigelovii (A. Gray) H.M. Hall
- Family: Asteraceae (Daisy or Sunflower Family)
- Synonyms:
- Leptosyne bigelovii (A. Gray) A. Gray (This name is now preferred.)
- Pugiopappus bigelovii
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America.
- Observed in the Carrizo Plain with Temblor Range in California.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Annual plant.
- Taprooted.
- Rosetted, growing to be up to 6-branched.
- Grown habit: Forb/herb.
Quirky Facts
- Bigelow's tickseed is potentially the only spring-blooming annual wildflower that was eaten as a green vegetable.
- The Kawaiisu people chewed the stems for the sweet juice they contained.
Additional Information
- Learn more at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center dedicated to native plants.
- Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of this flower.
- Dave's Garden offers tips and ideas for gardens from a friendly community.