Prairie Coreopsis

Notes:

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. Beekeepers use this species as a good source of honey. 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.