Coreopsis tripteris

     Tall Tickseed

Asteraceae

  Fruit Type:  Achene

  Fruiting Period:  Sep

  Flowering Period:  Jul - Oct

  Color:  Brown (lighter winged margins)

  Size:  3 x 5 mm

  Shape:  Oval, flattened

  Surface Features:  Central rib

  Scarification:  Not required

  Stratification:  Not required

  Cotyledons:  Oval with entire margins

  Leaf arrangement:  Opposite

  Leaves (early):  Simple, linear, petiole, entire margin, no hairs, prominent midvein

  Leaves (later):  Compound, trifoliate, petiole, entire margin, no hairs, prominent midvein

  Other: Square stem