Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Cosmos Bipinnatus

Cosmos Bipinnatus










Classification of Cosmos Bipinnatus

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Cosmos
Species: C. bipinnatus
Binomial name
Cosmos bipinnatus

An annual, about 60 cm. high, a native of Mexico; bears pretty pink daisy-like flowers. Flowering in the cold season. Propagated by seeds. There are now many fine varieties, early and late, tall and dwarf grown in the gardens.

Coreopsis Tinctoria

Classification of Coreopsis Tinctoria

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Coreopsis
Species: C. tinctoria
Binomial name
Coreopsis tinctoria

A well known tall handsome annual, a native of America. The flower heads have long yellow rays and a maroon coloured disk. It is a very common plant in the gardens. Flowering in rainy season. Propagated by seeds.

Coreopsis Aristosa

Coreopsis Aristosa

Scientific classification of Coreopsis Aristosa

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Subfamily: Asteroideae
Tribe: Coreopsideae
Genus: Coreopsis

A dwarf handsome annual, a native of America. Leaves deeply pinnatified ; flower heads have yellow rays. Propagated by seeds.