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California tickseed

Scientific Name: Coreopsis californica var. californica

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Coreopsis californica: California Tickseed

Coreopsis californica, a member of the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family, is commonly known as California tickseed. This plant adds a splash of yellow to the landscapes of the western United States.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some Coreopsis varieties have small, seed-like fruits called "tickseeds," which might attach to fur.

Considerations for Children

  • Some Coreopsis varieties have small, seed-like fruits called "tickseeds," which might be tempting for children to handle.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Coreopsis californica (Nutt.) H. Sharsm.
  • Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Leptosyne californica Nutt.
  • Variety: Coreopsis californica var. californica

Distribution and Habitat

  • Coreopsis californica is endemic to California.
  • It thrives in dry habitats, including dry gravelly slopes in arid inland parts of California, such as the Mojave Desert and Death Valley National Park, extending to the Santa Monica Mountains and the southern California Coast Ranges, southwestern Sierra.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Coreopsis californica var. californica is an annual herb.
  • It is a dicot.
  • It is described as taprooted, rosetted, and short 1-stemmed at the base (acaulous).

Common Names

  • California Tickseed
  • Newberry's Tickseed
  • Bigelow Coreopsis
  • Bigelow's Tickseed
  • Tickseed
  • Calliopsis
  • Sea Dahlia
  • Pot of Gold

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Known pests and problems have been recorded for California tickseed and Newberry’s tickseed (Coreopsis californica).
  • It can be found growing alongside other plants such as foxtail (Vulpia sp).

Resources and Further Information

  • Discover Life: Biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
  • Dave's Garden: A community sharing tips and ideas for gardens and seeds.
  • California Native Plant Society.