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Coreopsis nuecensis
Coreopsis nuecensis A. Heller
Crown Tickseed, Crown Coreopsis
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CONU3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple , Pinnate
Leaf Shape: Spatulate
Leaf Margin: Entire , Lobed , Pinnatifid
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Inflorescence: Head , Terminal
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: To 3 feet.
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: The yellow ray flowers feature brick-red marks about 1/3 of the way out from the point of attachment creating a coronal effect from which the plant's common name is derived. The proximal parts of the ray flowers (below the red marks) are often orangish-yellow.
Distribution
USA: TXNative Distribution: Classified as a Texas endemic, though it may occur naturally in Tamaulipas, MX.
Native Habitat: Sandy soils of the Texas Coastal Plain and the Rio Grande Plain.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Heat Tolerant: yes
Soil Description: Sandy soil.
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesAdditional resources
USDA: Find Coreopsis nuecensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Coreopsis nuecensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Coreopsis nuecensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2016-02-24Research By: TWC Staff