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Cosmos (Cosmos)

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Cosmos Genus Details

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Cosmos plants are members of the composite (aster) family. They are tall annuals which can grow to 10 feet tall and produce white, pink and red flowers that are 3 inches across. Cosmos leaves are opposite and very fine and threadlike. Because of their beautiful flowers and threadlike leaves, cosmos are frequently grown in cutting gardens Pollen is occasionally released incidentally by plants which are pollinated by insects.
Cosmos flower (Cosmos genus).
Cosmos flower (Cosmos genus).

Cosmos Allergy Info

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Occasionally, pollen can be released from plants, which are insect pollinated, but the pollen is not considered to be allergenic.

Cosmos Pollen Description

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No pollen description is currently available.

Species in This Genus

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Allergenicity Legend:
Mild Allergen Mild Allergen  |  Moderate Allergen Moderate Allergen  |  Severe Allergen Severe Allergen  |  Allergy Test Allergy Test Available
Cosmos (Cosmos) is a genus of the ASTERACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:

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Cosmos Genus Location

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The shaded areas on the map indicates where the genus has been observed in the United States. Click the map to see a full scale version of these allergy areas.
  - Native, observed in a county
  - Introduced, observed in a county
  - Rarely observed

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