Coreopsis nuecensoides

Coreopsis nuecensoides, commonly known as the Rio Grande tickseed, is a herbaceous, perennial flowering plant in the genus Coreopsis in the family Asteraceae. It is native to southern and southeastern Texas and may also occur in northern Mexico.

Description

Coreopsis nuecensoides is a perennial herb that grows up to 20 inches tall. The ray florets are yellow with red flecks near the base. The leaves are trifoliate. The inner phyllaries are glabrous.
It primarily flowers from March to May, but will sometimes bloom again in the late fall.

Distribution and habitat

Coreopsis nuecensoides is usually found in the coastal areas of southern and southeastern Texas, and may also occur in Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Taxonomy

Coreopsis nuecensoides was first named and described in 1974 by Edwin Burnell Smith.

Etymology

In English, this species is commonly known as the Rio Grande tickseed.

Conservation

, the conservation group NatureServe listed Coreopsis nuecensoides as Apparently Secure (G4) worldwide. This status was last reviewed on 21 March 2001. In individual states in the United States, it is ranked as Vulnerable in Texas.