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woodland tickseed
Scientific Name: Coreopsis pulchra
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Woodland Tickseed (Coreopsis pulchra)
Coreopsis pulchra, commonly known as Woodland Tickseed, is a North American wildflower belonging to the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family.
Considerations for Pets
- The common name "tickseed" comes from the resemblance of the plant's seeds to ticks.
Considerations for Children
- The common name "tickseed" comes from the resemblance of the plant's seeds to ticks.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Coreopsis pulchra Boynt.
- Family: Asteraceae (Composite Sunflower family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: The text mentions that some refer to leafstem tickseed as Agarista calliopsidea (DC.).
Common Names
- Woodland Tickseed
- Tickseed (a name shared with various other plants)
- Calliopsis
- Showy Tickseed
- Lookout Mountain Tickseed
- Sandstone Tickseed
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America, specifically the Southeastern United States.
- Found in woodland areas, prairies, and open fields.
- Can be found in woodland, valley grassland, Joshua tree woodland, and creosote bush scrub plant communities.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth habit: Forb/herb.
Ecological Role
- Attracts pollinators.
Related Species
- Coreopsis auriculata (Lobed Tickseed, Eared Tickseed, Running Tickseed)
- Coreopsis bigelovii (Bigelow's Tickseed)
- Coreopsis major (Greater Tickseed)
Further Information
- USDA mentions Coreopsis pulchra in their related reference library.