Coreopsis nuecensoides
(Rio Grande Tickseed)

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               Seedpod                                           Leaf                                            Stem                                        Seed                                          Habit



               Seedling

Facts About this Plant:

    Common Names: Rio Grande Tickseed, Rio Grande Coreopsis
    Lifespan: Perennial
    Zones: 8-10
    Type: Forb
    Bloom Time: February - June
    Status: Native
    Range:

Coreopsis nuecensoides, or Rio Grande Tickseed, is native only to eastern and southeastern Texas. It is an annual or short-lived perennial that grows in open prairies and meadows. It blooms from early spring into early summer, with bright yellow flowers with a brown ring around the center.

This plant looks similar to some other members of the genus. More information will be posted at a later time about differentiating other species.

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