coreopsis

/,kɔri'ɔpsis/
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coreopsis

A gardener plants bright coreopsis in a sunny flower bed.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A type of flowering plant: "coreopsis" refers to any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Coreopsis, characterized by producing a large number of showy, typically yellow, daisy-like flowers over extended blooming periods. These plants are native to North and South America.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The garden was brightened by a border of cheerful coreopsis.
    • Coreopsis is a popular choice for low-maintenance, drought-tolerant landscaping.
    • She collected seeds from the coreopsis to plant next spring.
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical or horticultural contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to species within this specific genus. It is often discussed alongside other perennial flowers.
    • The study focused on the pollination habits of native coreopsis species.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tickseed: A common name for plants in the genus, referring to the appearance of their seeds.
    • Coreopsis is often called tickseed in many gardening catalogs.
Synonyms
  • Tickseed: The most common synonym, used interchangeably in gardening.
  • Calliopsis: A historical or less common name for some species within the genus.
Related Phrases
  • Coreopsis grandiflora: The species name for a common type known as large-flowered tickseed.
  • Coreopsis tinctoria: The species name for plains coreopsis, often used for its dye-producing flowers.
coreopsis

A gardener plants bright coreopsis in a sunny flower bed.

Noun
  1. any of numerous plants of the genus Coreopsis having a profusion of showy usually yellow daisylike flowers over long periods; North and South America

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