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Coreopsis tinctoria var. similis

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Coreopsis (kor-ee-OP-sis) (Info)
Species: tinctoria var. similis

Synonym:Coreopsis similis

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Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Annuals
Perennials

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

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Bloom Color:
Gold (Yellow-Orange)

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Neutral htop On Mar 11, 2007, htop from San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) wrote:

I have not grown this plant. Golden tickseed, Coreopsis tinctoria var. similis, is a native plant that is endemic to Texas and grows in Mexico as well. It is common along the Texas coast and in the Rio Grande Plains. It is usually branched from the base. Red, yellow, orange and green dyes can be obtained from this plant. Settlers as well as Plains Indians used this plant in traditional herbal remedies.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Elizabeth City, North Carolina



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