Orange Cosmos
First saw these flowers on a Sahyadri hike (western ghats, around Pune). Love the bright orange/yellow flowers, and also the delicate fern-like leaves.
Cosmos bipinnatus, or Mexican star, is of the same genus, and comes in shades of pink and white.
| Botanical name | Cosmos Sulphureus |
| English names | Orange cosmos |
| Nederlandse naam | Oranje cosmea |
| Indian names | Marathi: Sonkusum |
Characteristics
| Native habitat | Mexico, Central America, northern South America | |||
| Plant Type | herb | |||
| Bloom time | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | Fall color | ||
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Special notes
Blooming Cosmos Sulphureus have been called ‘beds of sunshine’. With vibrant orange and yellow edible flower heads, these blooms make the perfect addition to a range of summer dishes. The edible flowers sweet flavours mean they are great for sweet courses and drinks.
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Categories
06-Jun, 07-Jul, 08-Aug, 09-Sep, autumn, bush, edible, india, orange, south india, summer, west india, western ghats, yellow