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garden cosmos

Cosmos bipinnatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Asterales ›Family: Asteraceae ›Genus: Cosmos

About

Cosmos bipinnatus, commonly called the garden cosmos or Mexican aster, is a medium-sized flowering herbaceous plant native to Mexico. The species and its varieties and cultivars are popular as an ornamental plant in temperate climate gardens. It naturalized in scattered locations across North America, South America, the West Indies, Italy, Australia, and Asia, where it is a garden escape (introduced species) and in some habitats becoming a weed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of garden cosmos?
The scientific name of garden cosmos is Cosmos bipinnatus.
What is the conservation status of garden cosmos?
The garden cosmos has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does garden cosmos belong to?
garden cosmos belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does garden cosmos belong to?
garden cosmos belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does garden cosmos belong to?
garden cosmos belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does garden cosmos belong to?
garden cosmos belongs to the order Asterales.
What family does garden cosmos belong to?
garden cosmos belongs to the family Asteraceae.
What genus does garden cosmos belong to?
garden cosmos belongs to the genus Cosmos.