Species

Coreopsis tinctoria

Etymology

Coreopsis: From the Greek koris 'bug' or 'tick' and opsis 'resemblance', from the appearance of the seed

Common Name(s)

tickseed

Family

Asteraceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Herbs - Composites

Flower Colours

Red / Pink,Yellow

Year Naturalised

1958

Origin

W., C., and S. U.S.A.

This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010