Cosmos sulphureus Cav.

Locations ofCosmos sulphureus Cav. in Virginia

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Detail

Family
Asteraceae
Botanical Name
Cosmos sulphureus Cav.
Common Name
Orange Cosmos
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
in Taxa Not Treated: Waifs
Comments
Occurs in many counties as a waif or ephemeral escape; not persisting, but re-appearing repeatedly.
Habitat
Commonly planted along highways and as a component of wildflower seed mixes; occasionally spontaneous around these plantings but usually not persistent for more than a year or two.
Native Status
Introduced

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