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A biosystematic study of Coreopsis tinctoria and C. cardaminefolia (Compositae)
Author(s): E. B. Smith and H. M. Parker
Year: 1971
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Brittonia
Volume: 23
Issue: 2
Pages: 161-170
Article Topic(s): Morphology, Systematics, Taxonomy, Genetics
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Coreopsis tinctoria (Plains coreopsis),
Abstract
Researches the taxonomic validity of Coreopsis tinctoria and C. cardaminefolia as distinct species. The two species overlap morphologically in almost all characters measure and the chromosome numbers are the same. Therefore, the authors redefine C. tinctoria to include C. cardaminefolia. The article provides detailed morphological information for C. tinctoria.Suggested Citation
E. B. Smith and H. M. Parker. "A biosystematic study of Coreopsis tinctoria and C. cardaminefolia (Compositae)." Brittonia 23.2 (1971): 161-170.Go back