Larkspurleaf tickseed facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Larkspurleaf tickseed |
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Coreopsis
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delphiniifolia
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Coreopsis delphiniifolia, also known as the larkspurleaf tickseed, is a beautiful wild plant found in North America. It's a type of perennial plant, which means it lives for more than two years. This plant belongs to the sunflower family, just like sunflowers!
Discovering the Larkspurleaf Tickseed
Where Does This Plant Live?
The larkspurleaf tickseed is native to the Southeastern United States. You can mostly find it growing in Georgia and the Carolinas. There are also a few smaller groups of these plants in Tennessee and Virginia.
Sadly, in Tennessee, the larkspurleaf tickseed is considered an endangered species. This means there are not many of them left, and they need special protection to survive.
What Does It Look Like?
The Coreopsis delphiniifolia is a perennial herb. It can grow quite tall, sometimes reaching up to 90 cm (about 3 feet) high!
This plant is known for its bright yellow flower heads. These flowers look like tiny sunflowers and add a splash of color to the places where they grow.
