Cosmos bipinnatus Cav.
Mexican aster (garden cosmos)
Asteraceae (Aster family)
Introduction to Vascular Plants
Mexican aster (garden cosmos)
Asteraceae (Aster family)
Introduction to Vascular Plants
Introduction
This popular garden plant (garden cosmos or Mexican aster) rarely escapes to roadsides, vacant lots and soil dumps. Collected in Hope (Lomer 6377 @ UBC), Port Alberni (Marr 6962 @ V) and Campbell River (Marr 7017 @ V).
Note Author: Frank Lomer, Honourary Research Associate, University of British Columbia Herbarium |
Status Information
| Origin Status | Provincial Status | BC List (Red Blue List) | COSEWIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlisted | Non-established | Not Listed |
BC Ministry of Environment: BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer.