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Celosia argentea var. argentea or Lagos spinach (a.k.a. quail grass, soko, celosia, feather cockscomb) is a broadleaf annual leaf vegetable. It grows widespread across Mexico, where it is known as "velvet flower", northern South America, tropical Africa, the West Indies, South, East and Southeast Asia where it is grown as a native or ...
Gomphrena celosioides ('gomphos'=club, 'celosioides'=resembling Celosia) is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant belonging to the family Amaranthaceae and a cosmopolitan pioneer plant of disturbed areas, and one of 51 species in the genus Gomphrena.
Celosia argentea, commonly known as the plumed cockscomb or silver cock's comb, [2] is a herbaceous plant of tropical origin in the family Amaranthaceae [3] from India and Nepal. [4] The plant is known for its very bright colors.
Celosia argentea var. cristata (formerly Celosia cristata), known as cockscomb, is the cristate or crested variety of the species Celosia argentea.It was likely originally native to India, where it was saved from extinction in cultivation by the religious significance attached to the variety by Indian, Burmese, and Chinese gardeners who planted it near temples.
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In 1925, Austro-Hungarian con artist Victor Lustig capitalized on debates about the landmark’s maintenance costs and potential removal. Forging government documents and posing as an official, he ...
Celosia nitida (or Celosia texana) is commonly known as West Indian cock's comb. It is a native perennial in Texas and Florida, though in Florida, it is currently listed as an endangered species. It is also found in Central and South America. The plant can grow up to 2 m (6 feet) in height, and flowers in fall to winter.
Tom Cruise is choosing to accept a major honor from the U.S. Navy.. The "Top Gun" star, 62, on Tuesday received the Navy's Distinguished Public Service Award, the highest honor that Navy Secretary ...