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Cosmos

コスモス ・ Cosmos bipinnatus

The traditional meaning of Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus, Asteraceae) is “Harmony, modesty and maidenly purity.”

Flower meaning

Harmony, modesty and maidenly purity

From the Greek kosmos — order, harmony — after its evenly spaced petals. Its Japanese name means “autumn cherry blossom.”

Botanical facts

Botanical name
Cosmos bipinnatus
Family
Asteraceae
Typical color
Soft pink
Season
Autumn

About flower meanings

There is no official standard for flower meanings — they differ by country, era and source. We list only widely shared readings, and note in the text where sources disagree. Botanical names and families follow standard plant taxonomy. About our data

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