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Family: Asteraceae Scientific name: Coreopsis lanceolata Description: Plant Form: Perennial herb forming clumps. Size: Up to 1 m tall. Stem: Slightly to moderately hairy. Leaves: Lower leaves in rosette and 4-30 cm long, lance or spatula-like shape. Upper leaves smaller. Flowers: Showy bright round yellow daisy-like flowers with overlapping petals with zig-zagging ends. Fruit and Seeds: Compressed dry and black with broad brownish wings. Habitat: Roadsides, railway lines, urban bushland, disturbed areas. Weed Status: Other Weed Weed Type: Environmental, Invasive Garden Escapee Lifeform: Herbaceous