Coreopsis rosea

Biological Overview

Habitat
Along the Atlantic coast in sunny and moist climates

Diet
Sunlight and rainwater

Role in Ecosystem
Pollinators and food source for herbivores

Behavior
Blooms in early summer through fall

Human Impact

Humans affect the pink tickseed by damaging its habitats along coastlines, such as building docks and boat lifts. Some more human impacts are heavy use of lakeshore by off-road vehicles, habitat destruction, fire suppression, recreational nutrient pollution, and hydrological impacts. Some human impacts are shoreline development, fire suppression, invasive species promotion, nutrient pollution, and recreational damage.

Creative Exploration

I’m the pink tickseed.
I thrive in sunny moist environments,
I love sunbathing and putting on sunscreen out in the backyard.
If you want to pick me, it’s best If you put me in warm water.

Danielle Tucker, Za’Kaiia Ashley, Allison Lee

Book 6