Annual Cosmos vs Wild cosmos
Cosmos bipinnatus compared with Cosmos caudatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Annual Cosmos | Wild cosmos |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (Plants) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order same | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) |
| Family same | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus same | Cosmos | Cosmos |
| Species | Cosmos bipinnatus | Cosmos caudatus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Annual Cosmos and Wild cosmos share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Cosmos.
Conservation Status
Annual Cosmos
NE — Not EvaluatedWild cosmos
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Annual Cosmos | Wild cosmos |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Annual Cosmos
Found across multiple habitat types including temperate coniferous forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (11 countries), Europe (25 countries), North America (Canada, Costa Rica, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
Wild cosmos
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Brunei, Philippines, Timor-Leste), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (6 countries).
Annual Cosmos
The Annual Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) is a species in the genus Cosmos. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate coniferous forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland en.
Wild cosmos
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 7 countries:
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