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sickle tickseed
Scientific Name: Coreopsis falcata
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Sickle Tickseed (Coreopsis falcata)
Coreopsis falcata, commonly known as Sickle Tickseed, is a herbaceous perennial wildflower belonging to the Asteraceae (Aster) family.
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Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Coreopsis falcata Boynt.
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: USDA Symbol: COFA
- Other Common Names: Pool Coreopsis, Coastal Plain Tickseed, Florida Tickseed, Texas Tickseed, Coastalplain Tickseed.
- Alternative scientific name: Coreopsis gladiata
Distribution and Habitat
- Mentioned locations include Florida, Texas, and North Carolina in the United States.
- Prefers moist areas.
Morphological Characteristics
- Herbaceous perennial growing to 1 to 2 feet tall.
- Yellow flowers.
Ecology
- Flowers are attractive to butterflies.
Related Species
- Other Coreopsis species mentioned include: Coreopsis gladiata (Coastal Plain Tickseed), Coreopsis floridana (Florida Tickseed), Coreopsis lanceolata (Lanceleaf Tickseed), Coreopsis basalis (Goldenmane Tickseed), Coreopsis major (Greater Tickseed), Coreopsis delphinifolia (Larkspurleaf Tickseed), Coreopsis douglasii (Douglas' Tickseed), Coreopsis rosea (Pink Tickseed), Coreopsis integrifolia (Ciliate-Leaf Tickseed), and Coreopsis grandiflora.