Coreopsis lanceolata
(Lance-leaf Tickseed)
Coreopsis lanceolata, Martin Creek Lake State Park, Rusk Co. 6252
Coreopsis lanceolata, Reimer’s Ranch Park, Travis Co. 3440
Coreopsis lanceolata, Reimer’s Ranch Park, Travis Co. 6746
Coreopsis lanceolata, Reimer’s Ranch Park, Travis Co. 3444
Coreopsis lanceolata, Reimer’s Ranch Park, Travis Co. 6749
Coreopsis lanceolata, Reimer’s Ranch Park, Travis Co. 6756
Coreopsis lanceolata, Reimer’s Ranch Park, Travis Co. 6758
| Scientific Name | Coreopsis lanceolata | USDA PLANTS Symbol | COLA5 |
| Common Name | Lance-leaf Tickseed, Lance Coreopsis | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 37139 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Habitat: Sandy soils in meadows, ditches, roadsides, other disturbed areas. Plant: Perennial from 1 to 2-1/2 feet tall. Leaves: Basal and stem leaves on lower 1/3 to 1/2 of the plant 2 to 4-1/2 inches long, lanceolate or oblanceolate on long petioles; upper leaves may be cut into deep lateral lanceolate lobes. Inflorescence: Yellow composite flowers on long peduncles, each blossom 1-1/2 to to 2-1/2 inches across with wide, triangular rays with 4 lobes. Prominent yellow-orange disk with many florets. Distinct lance-shaped outer phyllaries surround greenish triangular inner phyllaries united in a cup shape below blossom. Bloom Period: March to July. References: SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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