Coreopsis auriculata
Sp. Pl. 2: 908. 1753.
Perennials, 10–30 (–60+) cm (often stoloniferous). Aerial nodes proximal to first peduncle usually 1–2 (–3), distalmost 1–3 internodes 1–4 (–8+) cm. Leaves: basal and cauline on proximal 1/4–1/2 of plant heights; petioles 1–6 (–10+) cm; blades simple or with 1–2+ lateral lobes, simple blades or terminal lobes suborbiculate or ovate-elliptic to lanceovate, 15–55 (–75) × 9–25 (–35) mm. Peduncles 8–20+ cm. Calyculi of ovate to oblong bractlets 5–10+ mm. Phyllaries lance-deltate to lanceovate, 9–12 mm. Ray laminae yellow, 15–20+ mm. Disc corollas 3.5–4.5 mm, apices yellow. Cypselae 1.5–2.5 mm, wings 0 or involute and ± corky. 2n = 26.
Phenology: Flowering Apr–Jun.
Habitat: Roadsides and other openings in woods, pine barrens
Elevation: 10–500+ m
Distribution
Ala., Fla., Ga., Ky., La., Miss., N.C., S.C., Tenn., Va., W.Va.
Discussion
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
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