Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
D.J.Crawford
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1970
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 21: 353 (1970)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128936
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Coreopsis mcvaughii
- McVaugh's Tickseed
- McVaugh's Coreopsis
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Coreopsis mcvaughii (also called McVaugh's Coreopsis, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flower heads that are arranged in a flat-topped inflorescence. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is usually found in dry, open areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Coreopsis mcvaughii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Coreopsis mcvaughii has yellow daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Coreopsis mcvaughii is an easy-to-grow perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a sunny location and kept moist until germination.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Coreopsis mcvaughii
                        
                            Coreopsis mcvaughii is native to the southeastern United States, primarily in Florida and Georgia. It is found in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands and along roadsides.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Coreopsis mcvaughii FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Coreopsis mcvaughii?
Coreopsis mcvaughii
Where is Coreopsis mcvaughii found?
It is found in the southwestern United States.
What is the growth habit of Coreopsis mcvaughii?
It is an herbaceous perennial with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Coreopsis genus
                        
                            Coreopsis irmscheriana, 
Coreopsis mollicula, 
Coreopsis venusta, 
Coreopsis cajamarcana, 
Coreopsis buchii, 
Coreopsis gigantea, 
Coreopsis teotepecensis, 
Coreopsis breviligulata, 
Coreopsis pubescens, 
Coreopsis guanajuatensis, 
Coreopsis aurea, 
Coreopsis gladiata, 
Coreopsis imbricata, 
Coreopsis rosea, 
Coreopsis integra, 
Coreopsis delphiniifolia, 
Coreopsis poloe, 
Coreopsis latifolia, 
Coreopsis wrightii, 
Coreopsis nudata, 
Coreopsis seniflora, 
Coreopsis auriculata, 
Coreopsis atkinsiana, 
Coreopsis paludosa, 
Coreopsis pringlei, 
Coreopsis hamiltonii, 
Coreopsis stillmanii, 
Coreopsis oaxacensis, 
Coreopsis nodosa, 
Coreopsis nuecensis, 
Coreopsis connata, 
Coreopsis pervelutina, 
Coreopsis suaveolens, 
Coreopsis lopez-mirandae, 
Coreopsis celendinensis, 
Coreopsis multifida, 
Coreopsis notha, 
Coreopsis palmata, 
Coreopsis douglasii, 
Coreopsis spectabilis, 
Coreopsis lanceolata, 
Coreopsis polyactis, 
Coreopsis maritima, 
Coreopsis davilae, 
Coreopsis rhyacophila, 
Coreopsis capillacea, 
Coreopsis canescentifolia, 
Coreopsis senaria, 
Coreopsis fasciculata, 
Coreopsis tinctoria,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Asteraceae family
                        
                            Aaronsohnia pubescens, 
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, 
Abrotanella filiformis, 
Abrotanella rostrata, 
Abrotanella linearis, 
Abrotanella trilobata, 
Abrotanella muscosa, 
Abrotanella inconspicua, 
Abrotanella trichoachaenia, 
Abrotanella caespitosa, 
Abrotanella nivigena, 
Abrotanella pusilla, 
Abrotanella linearifolia, 
Abrotanella papuana, 
Abrotanella rosulata, 
Abrotanella emarginata, 
Abrotanella fertilis, 
Abrotanella spathulata, 
Abrotanella purpurea, 
Abrotanella patearoa, 
Abrotanella submarginata, 
Abrotanella diemii, 
Abrotanella scapigera, 
Abrotanella forsterioides, 
Acamptopappus shockleyi, 
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, 
Acanthocephalus benthamianus, 
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, 
Acanthocladium dockeri, 
Acanthodesmos distichus, 
Acanthodesmos gibarensis, 
Acanthospermum humile, 
Acanthospermum consobrinum, 
Acanthospermum glabratum, 
Acanthospermum microcarpum, 
Acanthospermum hispidum, 
Acanthospermum australe, 
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, 
Acanthostyles buniifolius, 
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, 
Achillea buiana, 
Achillea conrathii, 
Achillea cucullata, 
Achillea styriaca, 
Achillea clavennae, 
Achillea cappadocica, 
Achillea huber-morathii, 
Achillea ptarmicoides, 
Achillea sieheana, 
Achillea barrelieri,