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Marcus, Joseph A.
Coreopsis tinctoria var. tinctoria
Coreopsis tinctoria Nutt. var. tinctoria
Golden Tickseed, Golden-wave
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Coreopsis cardaminefolia, Coreopsis stenophylla, Coreopsis tinctoria var. imminuta
USDA Symbol: cotit
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), HI (W), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Root Type: Tap
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Linear , Oblanceolate , Ovate
Leaf Base: Cuneate
Size Notes: Up to about 5 feet tall, often much shorter.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , BrownBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: yellow ray flowers with reddish-brown spot towards the center and reddish-brown disc flowers
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , AZ , CA , CO , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , ID , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , MT , NC , ND , NE , NJ , NM , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WYCanada: AB , MB , ON , QC , SK
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Additional resources
USDA: Find Coreopsis tinctoria var. tinctoria in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Coreopsis tinctoria var. tinctoria in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Coreopsis tinctoria var. tinctoria
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff