Coreopsis major facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Coreopsis major |
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Coreopsis
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major
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Coreopsis major is a lovely wild plant found in North America. It's a type of plant called a "tickseed" and belongs to the big sunflower family. Just like sunflowers, it has bright, cheerful flowers!
What is Coreopsis Major?
Coreopsis major is a plant that lives for many years. This means it doesn't die after one growing season but comes back year after year. It's an herb, which means it has soft stems, not woody ones like a tree or bush.
Where Does It Grow?
This plant naturally grows in the eastern part of the United States. You can find it from states like Louisiana and Virginia all the way inland to Indiana and Ohio.
Sometimes, you might also see Coreopsis major in places like Pennsylvania, Long Island in New York, and Massachusetts. These plants might have grown from seeds that escaped from gardens where people planted them.
What Does It Look Like?
Coreopsis major can grow quite tall, reaching up to 90 centimeters (about 3 feet). It has bright yellow flowers that look a lot like small sunflowers. These flowers are often called "flower heads" because they are made up of many tiny flowers grouped together.
