Coreopsis palmata

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

stiff tickseed

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

AcheneAchene:
A dry, hard, one-chambered, one-seeded indehiscent fruit, as in buckwheat (Fagopyrum) or sunflower (Helianthus). The fruit wall is not united with the seed coat.

Shape

Oblong

Size

  • Length 5–6 mm
  • Width 2–3 mm
  • Thickness 0.3–0.5 mm

Color

Margin: white

Center: black

Texture

Shiny with fine longitudinal lines

Other structures

Narrow, marginal wings

Identification notes

PappusPappus:
Modified calyx in Asteraceae, composed of hairs, bristles, awns, or scales. The pappus-like structure attached to milkweed seeds is termed a coma. 
crown and basalBasal:
The base of the fruit or seed opposite the apical end.
attachment are similar.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Asteraceae

Valid name

Coreopsis palmata Nutt.

 Coreopsis palmata.  Achenes with a white margin and black center.
Coreopsis palmata. Achenes with a white margin and black center.