calliopsis
Definition
Noun 1. A North American flowering plant: A specific type of annual plant, native to North America but widely cultivated, known for its distinctive daisy-like flowers which are typically yellow with contrasting centers ranging from purple-red to brownish. It belongs to the genus Coreopsis.
Usage
- Common Name: The word "calliopsis" is primarily used as the common name for this garden flower.
- Example: The border was bright with calliopsis and zinnias.
- Botanical Context: It is used in gardening, horticulture, and botanical descriptions to identify this specific plant.
- Example: For a long-lasting summer display, consider planting calliopsis.
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic Classification: In some botanical classification systems, plants commonly called calliopsis are placed within a subgenus named .
- Example: The species was once classified under the subgenus Calliopsis.
Variants and Related Words
- Coreopsis: The genus name for a group of flowering plants commonly known as tickseed, which includes the species referred to as calliopsis.
- Tickseed: A common name for other plants in the genus.
Synonyms
- Coreopsis (when referring specifically to the species or similar cultivated varieties).
Noun
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North American annual widely cultivated for its yellow flowers with purple-red to brownish centers; in some classifications placed in a subgenus Calliopsis
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