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golden tickseed
Scientific Name: Coreopsis tinctoria
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Biennial, Perennial
Other Names:
Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria)
Also known as Golden Tickseed, Goldenwave, and Calliopsis, Coreopsis tinctoria is a vibrant annual forb prized for its ornamental value and historical use as a dye.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is commonly found in gardens and can spread, so awareness of its presence is important if pets frequent outdoor areas.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Coreopsis tinctoria Nutt.
- Common Names: Plains Coreopsis, Golden Tickseed, Goldenwave, Calliopsis, Garden Tickseed, Dyer's Coreopsis, Plains Tickseed, Annual Coreops.
- Family: Asteraceae (also known as Compositae or Sunflower Family).
- Synonyms: Coreopsis cardaminefolia
- Subspecies/Variety: Coreopsis tinctoria var. atkinsoniana
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the western U.S. (west of the Mississippi River).
- Common in Canada, Northeast Mexico, and much of the United States.
- Widely grown garden ornamental and has spread throughout the eastern United States, even outside its native range in New England.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Annual forb, slender, reaching 1-2 feet in height.
- Pinnately-compound foliage.
- Stems are smooth, stiff, and branching, growing to 2-4 feet high and up to 18 inches wide.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Attracts insects, including wasps and beetles, as evidenced by photographic documentation.
Quirky Facts
- Historically used as a dye plant, also known as Dyer's Coreopsis.