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golden tickseed

Scientific Name: Coreopsis tinctoria var. similis

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual, Perennial

Other Names:

       

Coreopsis tinctoria: Plains Coreopsis, Golden Tickseed, and More

Coreopsis tinctoria, a vibrant annual forb, is known by many common names, reflecting its widespread appeal and use. This versatile plant offers a splash of color to gardens and natural landscapes alike.

Common Names

  • Plains Coreopsis
  • Golden Tickseed
  • Goldenwave
  • Calliopsis
  • Garden Tickseed
  • Dyer's Coreopsis
  • Plains Tickseed
  • Annual Coreopsis
  • Painted Tickseed

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Coreopsis tinctoria Nutt.
  • Family: Asteraceae (also known as Compositae), the Sunflower Family
  • Synonyms:
    • Coreopsis cardaminefolia
  • Subspecies/Varieties:
    • Coreopsis tinctoria var. atkinsoniana
    • Coreopsis tinctoria 'Mahogany'

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the western United States (west of the Mississippi), but has spread throughout the eastern United States.
  • Common in Canada and Northeast Mexico.

Morphological Characteristics

  • An annual plant that typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.
  • Features slender, stiff, branching stems.
  • Pinnately-compound foliage.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Attracts insects such as wasps and beetles.

Quirky Facts

  • Coreopsis tinctoria has been used as a dye plant, offering a natural source of color.