Coreopsis sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Coreopsis sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Calendula: Opposite leaves vs. alternate leaves in pot marigold.; vs Tagetes: Two-layered bracts (leafy outer, thin inner) vs. fused tube of bracts in marigold.; vs Leptosyne: Opposite leaves vs. alternate or basal leaves in Leptosyne.; vs Gaillardia: Flat or no seed scales vs. bristle-tipped scales in Gaillardia.; vs Gazania: Opposite leaves and two-layered bracts vs. basal leaves only in treasure flower.
Frequently asked questions
Is Coreopsis sp. native to California?
No. Coreopsis sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Coreopsis sp. belong to?
Coreopsis sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Coreopsis.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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