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Coreopsis

Flora
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A daisy-like flower with bright yellow or red petals, symbolizing cheerfulness and always being cheerful.

Detailed Definition
Coreopsis, whose name means “bug-like” due to its seed shape, symbolizes joy, resilience, and sunny disposition in poetry. Its long blooming season and hardiness make it a metaphor for sustained optimism and the ability to thrive in varied conditions, often in American nature verse.
Example
Example in poetry:
Coreopsis, or “tickseed,” inspires sun imagery: “Coreopsis mimics the sun in miniature”; In prairie poetry, it’s a resilient native: “Coreopsis nods through drought and wind”; Modern eco-poets praise its long bloom: “Coreopsis laughs at August heat”; In color verse, its gold evokes joy: “Paint the world coreopsis-yellow”; In garden metaphors, it’s cheerful reliability: “Not showy, but always there—coreopsis faith”; Its daisy-like form links it to simplicity: “Coreopsis: sun’s humble cousin.”
Additional Notes
Coreopsis, or “tickseed,” features daisy-like yellow or red blooms symbolizing cheerfulness and resilience; native to North America, it’s useful in regional or ecological poetry; its long blooming season suggests constancy; name derives from Greek “koris” (bug), referencing seed shape—adds playful etymological depth.
Also Known As
Tickseed
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