noun
garden cosmos; Mexican aster
Refers specifically to Cosmos bipinnatus, a common garden flower. Often called コスモス in everyday speech; 秋桜 is a poetic or literary name.
See also: コスモス
秋桜が風に揺れている。
The cosmos flowers are swaying in the wind.
Standard kanji spelling for this flower name.
Katakana spelling, often used in botanical or decorative contexts.
The common katakana name for cosmos flowers; 秋桜 is a less common kanji alternative with a more literary feel.
Compound of 秋 (aki, 'autumn') and 桜 (sakura, 'cherry blossom'), likely coined for the flower's resemblance to cherry blossoms and its autumn blooming season. The exact origin is uncertain.