Contains 3 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
COSMOS Cavanilles, Icon. 1: 9, t. 14. 1791.
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TYPE: Cosmos bipinnatus Cavanilles
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmos bipinnatus | GARDEN COSMOS | Not Native FAC (NWPL) | ||
| Cosmos caudatus | WILD COSMOS | Not Native | ||
| Cosmos sulphureus | SULPHUR COSMOS | Not Native |
Identification Key
1. Ray corolla yellow to red-orange
1. Ray corolla pink, purple, violet, to white
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2. Ultimate leaf segments 2-10 mm wide
2. Ultimate leaf segments 0.2-1.5 mm wide
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3. Ray corolla 5-9 mm long
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenolepis | Adenolepis Lessing, Linnaea 6: 510. 1831. | TYPE: Adenolepis pulchella Lessing |