Biology:Coreopsis californica
| Coreopsis californica | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Coreopsis |
| Species: | C. californica
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| Binomial name | |
| Coreopsis californica (Nutt.) H.Sharsm.
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Coreopsis californica is a North American species of tickseed in the family Asteraceae.[2]
Distribution
Coreopsis californica var. californica is found in dry habitats of California (U.S.) and Baja California state in northwestern (Mexico). It grows at elevations of 30–600 metres (98–1,969 ft).[2] The plant grows in the washes of the San Joaquin Valley, southern Inner California Coast Ranges, and Transverse Ranges; and bajadas of the Mojave Desert, Colorado Desert, and Sonoran Desert.[2][3]
Description
Coreopsis californica is an annual herb up to 30 cm (12 inches) tall. It has linear leaves that are generally basal and 2–10 centimetres (0.79–3.94 in) long.[2] The yellow flower heads have both ray florets and disc florets and appear from March to May.[2]
References
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q4232927 entry
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