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Cosmos bipinnatus
Cosmos PlantHerb
Cosmos bipinnatus, commonly called the garden cosmos, Mexican aster or cosmea, is a medium-sized flowering herbaceous plant in the daisy family Asteraceae, native to the Americas. The species and its varieties and cultivars are popular as ornamental plants in temperate climate gardens.
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusCosmos
NativeNorth America
LifespanAnnual (most cultivated species)
History & Culture
History, cultural references, and traditional context for Cosmos bipinnatus.
Historical Background
Cosmos bipinnatus, commonly called the garden cosmos, Mexican aster or cosmea, is a medium-sized flowering herbaceous plant in the daisy family Asteraceae, native to the Americas. The species and its varieties and cultivars are popular as ornamental plants in temperate climate gardens.
Cultural Significance
Timeline: Journey Through Time
Cosmos Plant has cultural context that is still being expanded.