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cosmos

Scientific Name: Cosmos

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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About Cosmos

The word "Cosmos" appears in various contexts, ranging from botany and astronomy to travel and beauty products. This entry explores these diverse applications.

Botanical Cosmos

  • Cosmos is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the sunflower family.
  • Cosmos plants are annuals, known for their showy flowers atop long stems.
  • They are popular cut-and-come-again flowers, suggesting they are highly productive.

Astronomical & Scientific Cosmos

  • Cosmos (1980) is a popular science book by Carl Sagan, comprised of 13 chapters.
  • Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey is a TV series aiming to reveal the grandeur of the universe.
  • The Cosmological Evolution Survey (COSMOS) is an astronomical survey focused on galaxy formation and evolution.
  • There are projects like the CoSMoS project for generic modeling tools, and COSMOS for Coordination of Standards in Metabolomics.

Other Uses of "Cosmos"

  • "Cosmos" was the name of a travel company.
  • COSMOS standards are used to certify organic ingredients in beauty products.