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leafstem tickseed

Scientific Name: Coreopsis calliopsidea

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Coreopsis calliopsidea: Leafstem Tickseed

Coreopsis calliopsidea, commonly known as leafstem tickseed, is a flowering plant species belonging to the daisy family.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions "tickseed" as a common name shared among various species, but provides no specific hazards known for Coreopsis calliopsidea itself.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Coreopsis calliopsidea (DC.) A. Gray
  • Common Name: Leafstem tickseed
  • Family: Asteraceae (also known as Compositae)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Leptosyne calliopsidea
    • Agarista calliopsidea DC.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Coreopsis calliopsidea is endemic to California.
  • It typically grows in dry, open habitats.
  • Specific locations mentioned include San Luis Obispo County and the Mojave Desert in California.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is an annual herb.
  • It has a low, mounded growth habit with very fine, gray-green foliage.
  • Flowers are medium-sized (1-2 inches) and yellow, blooming from March to May.

Quirky Facts

  • The plant's flowers are described as "Butterscotch yellow daisies" that sweeten the spring garden, especially when paired with blue flowering plants.

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS database
  • Dave's Garden
  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
  • California Academy of Sciences
  • Discover Life