Coreopsis californica (Nutt.) H.Sharsm.

Scientific Naming

This species is listed under the scientific name Coreopsis californica (Nutt.) H.Sharsm., and is also referred to as Leptosyne californica.

Growth Form

It is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm (12 inches) tall.

Leaf Characteristics

Its leaves are linear, most often growing from the base of the plant, and measure 2–10 centimetres (0.79–3.94 in) long.

Flower Features

It produces yellow flower heads that contain both ray florets and disc florets, and flowers from March to May.

Geographic Range

Leptosyne californica grows in dry habitats across California in the United States, and Baja California in northwestern Mexico.

Elevation Range

It occurs at elevations between 30–600 metres (98–1,969 ft).

Specific Habitats

Specific locations where it grows include washes in the San Joaquin Valley, the southern Inner California Coast Ranges, and the Transverse Ranges, as well as bajadas in the Mojave Desert, Colorado Desert, and Sonoran Desert.