Coreopsis Tinctoria Or Calliopsis As Background Stock Photo

Coreopsis tinctoria Plains coreopsis, garden tickseed, golden tickseed, or calliopsis. The Zuni people use the blossoms of the tinctoria variety to make a mahogany red dye for yarn. This variety was formerly used to make a hot beverage until the introduction of coffee by traders. Women also use a infusion of whole plant of this variety, except for the root if they desire female babies.