coreopsis

American  

[kawr-ee-op-sis, kohr-] / ˌkɔr iˈɒp sɪs, ˌkoʊr- /

noun

1. any composite plant of the genus Coreopsis, including familiar garden species having yellow, brownish, or yellow-and-red ray flowers.

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coreopsis British  

/ ˌkɒrɪˈɒpsɪs /

noun

1. Also called: calliopsis.  any plant of the genus Coreopsis, of America and tropical Africa, cultivated for their yellow, brown, or yellow-and-red daisy-like flowers: family Asteraceae (composites) Compare caryopsis

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Etymology

Origin of coreopsis

1745–55; < New Latin < Greek kore- (stem of kóris ) bedbug + -opsis -opsis; so named from the shape of seed

Example Sentences

Early coreopsis are appearing near the western entrance.

From Los Angeles Times

You can help your gardens along by selecting plants that re-seed themselves — flowers such as columbine, coreopsis, and lupine will self-sow and spread throughout your gardens each year.

From Salon

‘Little Penny’ is a pincushion of a plant, the smallest coreopsis ever — ideal for tucking into pots, where its copper-colored flowers will set off darks or brights.

From Seattle Times

As the Santa Ynez River spilled out of a nearby estuary into coastal waters, Anna’s hummingbirds hovered over bright yellow giant coreopsis flowers.

From Los Angeles Times

Proven fire-resistant plant species include day lilies, coneflowers, coreopsis, lavender and high-moisture succulents.

From Seattle Times