Definition

Noun: 1. A common name for plants of the genus Coreopsis: Tick-weed refers to any of numerous flowering plants known for their bright, daisy-like flowers, typically yellow, that bloom abundantly over a long season. These plants are native to North and South America.

Usage Notes

• "Tick-weed" is a common name used in gardening and horticulture. The more precise and commonly used botanical name is coreopsis.
• It is used as a countable noun (e.g., , ).
• The name likely originates from the appearance of the plant's small seeds, which may resemble ticks.

Examples

• The garden border was filled with cheerful tick-weed.
• Tick-weed is a popular choice for low-maintenance, drought-tolerant gardens.
• She planted several tick-weeds to attract butterflies.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe related concepts.
  • The tick-weed patch was a splash of color all summer.

Variants and Related Words

• Coreopsis (n): The formal botanical genus name and the most common term for these plants.
• Tickseed (n): Another widely used common name for plants in the genus, often used interchangeably with "tick-weed."
• Calliopsis (n): A historical name sometimes used for certain species.

Synonyms

• Coreopsis
• Tickseed

Different Meanings

• The word "tick-weed" is specific to botany and does not have other unrelated meanings. It is not to be confused with plants designed to repel ticks.

Related Phrases/Idioms

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs using "tick-weed."

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