

How to identify Garden cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus)
Garden cosmos, also known as Annual cosmos
Garden cosmos is distinguished by its showy, daisy-like flowers which span a range of colors including maroon, pink, lavender, and white. Each bloom is characterized by its symmetrical formation, mirroring the Greek meaning of its name. This herbaceous plant can reach towering heights of up to 4 feet (1.2 meters), featuring an upright growth habit. Its leaves are finely divided, imbuing it with a delicate, feathery appearance that complements the bold floral display.
Daisy-like flowers in maroon, pink, lavender, and white colors.
Symmetrical, saucer-shaped blooms with yellow centers.
Narrow, cylindrical-fusiform fruit with distinctive beak and erect awns.
Lacy, deeply cut leaves with a fern-like appearance and fine texture.
Erect, unbranched stem with smooth texture and variable green coloration.
The lacy, thread-like leaves of garden cosmos are deeply cut, giving them a distinctive fine texture. These green, sessile leaves are arranged oppositely and are pinnatisect. Each leaf blade measures approximately 6~11 cm (2.4~4.3 inches) in length and 3~5 cm (1.2~2 inches) in width, with entire margins and an acute apex. The intricate, fern-like appearance is a key identifying feature, contributing to their delicate and ornamental look.
The flowers of garden cosmos are notable for their 2-4-inch (5-10 cm) saucer-shaped, daisy-like blooms, available in various colors including purple, pink, and white. Each flower head, 1.2-2.4 inches (3-6 cm) in diameter, features ray corollas with numerous petals (25-40 mm long) radiating from a yellow center (6-7 mm long). The flowers are borne on 4-8 inch (10-20 cm) peduncles and are surrounded by calycular bracts 0.2-0.5 inches (6-13 mm) long. Blooming all season, they are equally admired for their showy, compound, and radiate appearance.
The stem of garden cosmos is predominantly erect to ascending and unbranched. It is mostly glabrous but may occasionally have fine, minute hairs. The stem is terete (cylindrical) in shape and typically measures between 1 to 3 feet (30 to 90 cm) in length. Its texture is smooth, ensuring an easy identification, and it displays a green coloration that can subtly vary in intensity. This combination of features contributes to the plant's distinct structural profile.
The fruit of garden cosmos is characterized by its narrow, cylindrical-fusiform shape, typically measuring around 0.28~0.63 inches (7~16 mm) in length. These achenes are smooth and glabrous, presenting a distinctive beak at their apex. Adorning the fruit are 1 to 3 firm, erect awns, each being roughly 0.04~0.12 inches (1~3 mm) long, adding to the unique texture and appearance of the fruit.
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Scientific Classification of Garden cosmos