Coreopsis (Tickseed)
Safe to Feed
- Common Name: Coreopsis (Tickseed)
- Latin Name: Coreopsis spp.
- Family Name: Asteraceae/Compositae
There are no known hazards with this plant, so it can be fed to tortoises as part of a wider varied diet.
Although the native colour of Coreopsis is yellow (or occasionally orange), there are cultivated varieties in many colours.
Coreopsis is closely related to Bidens. See Burr Marigold.