Coreopsis latifolia
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 137. 1803.
Endemic
Perennials, 90–150 cm. Leaf blades ovate, 6–15(–20+) × 2–10+ cm. Peduncles 1–5(–10) cm. Calyculi of 3–8+ linear bractlets 5–8 mm. Phyllaries 5, oblong, 8–12 mm. Ray laminae 10–18 mm. Disc corollas 7–8 mm. Cypselae 7–8 mm. 2n = 26.
Phenology: Flowering Aug–Sep.
Habitat: Shaded slopes in woods
Elevation: 300–700 m
Distribution
Ga., N.C., S.C., Tenn.
Discussion
Coreopsis latifolia is in the Center for Plant Conservation’s National Collection of Endangered Plants.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.