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Newberry's tickseed

Scientific Name: Coreopsis californica var. newberryi

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Coreopsis californica - California Tickseed and Newberry's Tickseed

Coreopsis californica, commonly known as California tickseed or Newberry's tickseed, is a vibrant wildflower found in the western and southwestern United States.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Coreopsis californica (Nutt.) H. Sharsm.
  • Common Names: California tickseed, Newberry's tickseed
  • Family: Asteraceae (Aster family)
  • Synonyms:
    • = Coreopsis newberryi A. Gray
    • Leptosyne californica
  • Varieties:
    • Coreopsis californica var. californica (Nutt.)
    • Coreopsis californica var. newberryi (A. Gray) E.B. Sm.

Distribution and Habitat

  • This species is native to the western and southwestern regions of the USA.
  • It has been specifically noted growing near Newberry Springs, San Bernadino County, California, and in the Newberry Mountains Wilderness just east of Barstow.
  • Also found in Arizona.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Coreopsis californica is classified as a forb/herb.
  • It is an annual plant, completing its life cycle in one year.