coreopsis

noun co·re·op·sis \ ˌkȯr-ē-ˈäp-səs \

|Updated on: 10 Jul 2018

Definition of coreopsis

plural coreopsis

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

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Lettuce, bachelor’s buttons, cosmos, coreopsis, calendula and scabiosa all have flower heads that bear seeds in tiny flowers.

— pam peirce, SFChronicle.com, "The joy of seed saving," 6 July 2018
In the spring, the vast fields of Florahome explode with the color of wildflowers, mostly the yellow coreopsis that’s Florida’s state wildflower, creating a breathtaking visual of natural Florida in bloom beneath massive Magnolia trees.

— amy aumick, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Explore Florida's Putnam County: Flower power reigns in tiny town," 6 May 2018
Plant angelica, coreopsis, dill, fennel, and yarrow to attract them.

— the editors of organic life, Good Housekeeping, "10 Insects You Should Actually Want Around Your Plants," 11 May 2016
Angelica, coreopsis, cosmos, and sweet alyssum will bring lacewings to your garden.

— the editors of organic life, Good Housekeeping, "10 Insects You Should Actually Want Around Your Plants," 11 May 2016
Other perennials to set out include verbena, coreopsis, coneflower and astilbe.

— debbie arrington, sacbee, "Want summer veggies? Get to work | The Sacramento Bee," 5 May 2018
Transplant petunias, marigolds and perennial flowers such as astilbe, columbine, coneflowers, coreopsis, dahlias, rudbeckia and verbena.

— debbie arrington, sacbee, "Want summer veggies? Get to work | The Sacramento Bee," 5 May 2018
Bluebonnets, poppies, coreopsis, phlox, winecups and primrose are obvious.

— calvin finch, San Antonio Express-News, "What’s blooming in S.A. gardens now in April," 20 Apr. 2018
For late winter and early spring grow Salvia greggii, horse herb, phlox, verbena, coreopsis and blue curl (Phacelia).

— calvin finch, San Antonio Express-News, "Attracting and producing butterflies in your landscape," 6 Apr. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of coreopsis

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

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First Known Use: circa 1753

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