Coreopsis lanceolata
Common name
coreopsis
Family
Asteraceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledonous composites
Conservation status
Not applicable
Flower colours
Red/Pink, Yellow
Year naturalised
1984
Origin
C. and S.W. U.S.A.
Etymology
coreopsis: From the Greek koris ‘bug’ or ‘tick’ and opsis ‘resemblance’, from the appearance of the seed
lanceolata: Lance-shaped