About Coreopsis tripteris L.
Coreopsis tripteris L. has the scientific synonym Anacis tripteris. It is a North American flowering plant species belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is widespread across much of eastern and central North America, ranging from the Florida Panhandle west to eastern Texas, and north to Québec and Ontario. Its common names are tall tickseed, tall coreopsis, and Atlantic coreopsis. This is a perennial herb that usually grows to almost 100 cm (40 inches) in height, and sometimes can reach close to 200 cm (80 inches). Most of its leaves are divided into 3 leaflets, which are several centimeters long, with margins ranging from smooth to lobed. Its flower heads bear yellow ray florets that are 1 to 2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 in) long, or longer. The center of each flower head holds many disc florets, which range in color from reddish brown to purplish. This species produces short, stout rhizomes. It grows in moist habitats including streambanks and wet meadows, and flowers during the summer. It is commercially available for ornamental cultivation.
