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Composite Family - "Prairie Coreopsis, Tickseed, Stiff Tickseed, Stiff Coreopsis"

Coreopsis from the Greek meaning "having the appearance of a bug", referring to the buglike shape of the seeds. Palmata means "palmate", like fingers radiating out from the palm of one's hand; refers to the shape of the leaves.

Found throughout the Tallgrass Region on mesic to dry prairies. Yellow flowers up to 2 inches across, rays have a notch at the tip, blooms from June through July.

Beekeepers use this species as a good source of honey.