tickseed

Thân thiện

A gardener plants tickseed in a sunny flowerbed.

Definition

Noun 1. A flowering plant of the genus Coreopsis: Any of numerous plants, typically with bright, daisy-like flowers (most commonly yellow), that bloom prolifically over a long season. These plants are native to North and South America.

Usage and Examples

• As a common noun for a garden plant: Tickseed is a popular choice for borders and wildflower gardens due to its long-lasting blooms.
  • The garden was full of colorful tickseed.
  • She planted tickseed to attract butterflies.
• Referring to a specific type within the genus: The term can refer to various species, such as Lance-leaf Tickseed () or Plains Tickseed ().
  • The Lance-leaf tickseed thrives in dry, sunny conditions.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical or horticultural contexts: The term is used precisely to denote plants belonging to the genus within the Asteraceae family. It distinguishes them from other similar-looking plants.
  • The study focused on the drought tolerance of several tickseed cultivars.

Variants and Related Words

• Coreopsis (n.): The formal botanical genus name, often used interchangeably with "tickseed" in gardening contexts.
• Calliopsis (n.): A historical or common name for some species, particularly .

Synonyms

• Coreopsis (the direct scientific synonym)
• Calliopsis (for specific species)

Notes on Different Meanings

The primary and almost exclusive meaning of "tickseed" refers to plants in the Coreopsis genus. The name originates from the appearance of the plant's small, dark seeds, which resemble ticks. It is not typically used to refer to the seed of an actual tick.

Học thuật

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• coreopsis
• tickweed
• tick-weed