coreopsis

noun

co·​re·​op·​sis ˌkȯr-ē-ˈäp-səs 

plural coreopsis

: any of a genus (Coreopsis) of widely cultivated composite herbs with showy often yellow flower heads and pinnately lobed or dissected leaves

Examples of coreopsis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But in your landscape also include bush daisy, coreopsis, firespike, gaillardia, lantana, marigolds, porterweed, salvia and zinnias. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026

All varieties of tickseed are drought- and heat-tolerant, but Prokaten’s favorite is the whorled tickseed, or threadleaf coreopsis. — The Spruce, 11 July 2026

Better yet, coreopsis and roses don't compete for sunlight, soil nutrients, or space. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026

In addition to attracting native bees and butterflies, songbirds love to feast on plains coreopsis seeds, which readily sow themselves in the garden. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, genus name, from Greek koris bedbug + New Latin -opsis; akin to Greek keirein to cut — more at shear

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for coreopsis

• synopsis
• arabidopsis