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Mt. Hamilton tickseed

Scientific Name: Coreopsis hamiltonii

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

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Mount Hamilton Tickseed

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Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Leptosyne hamiltonii (accepted name), Coreopsis hamiltonii (synonym)
  • Common Names: Mount Hamilton Tickseed, Mt. Hamilton Coreopsis

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Leptosyne hamiltonii Elmer, Coreopsis hamiltonii (Elmer) H. Sharsm., Coreopsis hamiltonii (Elmer) H.K. Sharsm.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Primarily found on the east side of Mount Hamilton in California.
  • Adapted to a Mediterranean climate, suggesting it can be grown outdoors in areas with similar conditions.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Growth Habit: Forb/herb
  • Duration: Annual

Ecological Role

  • Annual plant species of the genus Coreopsis, a member of the Tickseed (Genus Coreopsis).

Other Relevant Information

  • Prefers full sun exposure (Sole pieno).