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Atkinson's tickseed
Scientific Name: Coreopsis tinctoria var. atkinsoniana
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Biennial, Perennial
Other Names:
Coreopsis tinctoria var. atkinsoniana: Atkinson's Tickseed
Coreopsis tinctoria var. atkinsoniana, commonly known as Atkinson's Tickseed, is a vibrant wildflower with a rich history and notable presence across North America. Also commonly known as golden tickseed or Dyer's Coreopsis. This variety of Coreopsis tinctoria offers both beauty and ecological significance.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- This plant has "tickseed" as a common name, which may suggest seed dispersal via attachment to animals or clothing.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Coreopsis tinctoria var. atkinsoniana
- Family: Asteraceae (also known as Compositae)
- Synonym: Coreopsis atkinsoniana Dougl. ex Lindl.
- Common Names: Atkinson's Tickseed, Golden Tickseed, Dyer's Coreopsis, Plains Coreopsis, Annual Coreops, Columbia Coreopsis, Tickseed, Calliopsis.
Distribution and Habitat
- Atkinson's Tickseed is found in the United States, including Georgia and Washington, as well as along the Columbia River.
- It thrives in sandy soil, typically at elevations ranging from 400 to 2340 feet (122-713 m).
Ecological Role
- Grows natively in the Okanagan.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Needs staking.
- It is a late bloomer.
Quirky Facts
- This plant has been found to have extra smaller ray flowers (petals) and a couple of other plants nearby also had these extra petals.
Related Species
- Coreopsis bigelovii (A. Gray) H.M. Hall – Bigelow’s tickseed
- Coreopsis tripteris
- Coreopsis grandiflora
Additional Information
- Further information can be found at the Encyclopedia of Life.
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS).