Coreopsis major explained

Coreopsis major is a North American species of tickseeds, in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the eastern United States, from Louisiana to Virginia and as far inland as Indiana and Ohio. There are isolated populations in Pennsylvania, Long Island, and Massachusetts, most likely escapes from cultivation.[1]

Coreopsis major is a perennial herb up to 90 cm (3 feet) tall with yellow flower heads.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://bonap.net/MapGallery/County/Coreopsis%20major.png Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
  2. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=250066428 Flora of North America, Coreopsis major Walter, Fl. Carol. 214. 1788.