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Cosmos bipinnatus Cav.

Mexican aster (Asteraceae / Compositae)

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Cosmos bipinnatus is a popular garden plant native to Mexico and the southern United States, with finely 2-pinnate or 3-pinnate leaves.

South Hinksey (VC22: Berkshire); 2015-06-30

 Mexican aster / Cosmos bipinnatus: _Cosmos bipinnatus_ is a popular garden plant native to Mexico and the southern United States, with finely 2-pinnate or 3-pinnate leaves.

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