species 144 observations
Larkspurleaf Tickseed
Coreopsis delphiniifolia
Field notes
Anacis delphiniifolia (synonym Coreopsis delphiniifolia), the larkspurleaf tickseed, is a North American species of perennial tickseeds in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Southeastern United States, primarily Georgia and the Carolinas with a few outlying populations in Tennessee and Virginia. It is listed as an endangered species in Tennessee.
Anacis delphiniifolia is a perennial herb up to 90 cm (3 feet) tall with yellow flower heads.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Wavy-lined Emerald, Common Tan Wave, American Sunflower Moth, Sunflower Bud Moth
4
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Carpenter-mimic Leafcutter Bee, Dark-veined Longhorn Bee, Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee, Parallel Leafcutter Bee
9
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Potato Aphid
1
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Ligated Furrow Bee, Margined Calligrapher, Transverse-banded Flower Fly, Common Eastern Bumble Bee
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.