Leptosyne californica

Leptosyne californica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Leptosyne
Species:
L. californica
Binomial name
Leptosyne californica
Synonyms[1]
  • Coreopsis californica (Nutt.) H.Sharsm.
  • Coreopsis californica subsp. newberryi (A.Gray) A.E.Murray
  • Coreopsis californica var. newberryi (A.Gray) E.B.Sm.
  • Leptosyne newberryi A.Gray

Leptosyne californica is a North American species of tickseed in the family Asteraceae.[2]

Description

Leptosyne californica is an annual herb up to 30 cm (12 inches) tall. It has linear leaves that are generally basal and 2–10 centimetres (0.79–3.94 in) long.[2] The yellow flower heads have both ray florets and disc florets and appear from March to May.[2]

Distribution

Leptosyne californica is found in dry habitats of California (U.S.) and Baja California state in northwestern (Mexico). It grows at elevations of 30–600 metres (98–1,969 ft).[2] The plant grows in the washes of the San Joaquin Valley, southern Inner California Coast Ranges, and Transverse Ranges; and bajadas of the Mojave Desert, Colorado Desert, and Sonoran Desert.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ "Leptosyne californica Nutt". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d e UC/Jepson . accessed 6.16.2012
  3. ^ Calflora taxon report, University of California, Leptosyne californica Nutt., California coreopsis
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