I cannot remember where I took this photo, but I loved the shape of it and best of all the color. Because it will be a while before I see such flowers again, I have been looking at some of my old photos.
You will probably recognize the Garden cosmos, also known as Tall cosmos, Mexican aster, Cosmos and Annual cosmos. Its botanical name is Cosmos bipinnatus.
It is an herbaceous annual plant often cultivated as an ornamental in temperate regions. Due to its self- sowing ability, garden cosmos can grow on the same spot for several years, even though it is an annual. Not surprisingly, this quality also made it an invasive species in certain areas of the world. Happily it is not toxic to animals or humans.
"Cosmos" is from the Greek language, meaning a harmonious and orderly universe. Contrary to "chaos", Cosmos is used to describe how these charming flowers bring colors to gardens, so it is called the garden cosmos.
I was also very interested to find out that that Cosmos represents science. The story goes that it was once chosen to be given to Saint Felix, the dean of the monastic college in Oxford. He made great contributions to the development of Oxford and Oxford University. It can be said that he is the patron saint of knowledge. Another saying about it is that it represents wild beauty and eternal happiness, a symbol of order and harmony.
I think I will be planting these in our garden next growing season in great profusion.
Thanks for looking everyone and I hope your day is a great one.
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