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Bransford, W.D. Mrs.

Coreopsis douglasii (DC.) Hall

Douglas' tickseed

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

USDA Symbol: CODO2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

A delicate, erect annual with few 2-10 in. stems, each bearing one flower head. Leaves are basal, or nearly so, and thread-like. The small, golden, daisy-like heads are less than an inch across.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA
Native Distribution: Inner Coast Ranges from Santa Clara to Santa Barbara Cos., CA
Native Habitat: Gravelly or rocky, open slopes from 500-2000 ft.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Description: Gravelly soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
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Additional resources

USDA: Find Coreopsis douglasii in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Coreopsis douglasii in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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