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Celosia (/ s iː ˈ l oʊ ʃ i ə / see-LOH-shee-ə [2]) is a small genus of edible and ornamental plants in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. Its species are commonly known as woolflowers, or, if the flower heads are crested by fasciation, cockscombs. [3] The plants are well known in East Africa's highlands and are used under their Swahili ...
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.
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.
The tall plants yield a significant number of seeds per bloom, remain fresh for over a week when cut for an arrangement, and provide food for birds. Related: How to Grow Sunflowers in Your Garden ...
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Celosia palmeri, commonly known as Palmer's cockscomb, is a species of flowering plant in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae, that is native to the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas in the United States as well as northeastern Mexico. [2]
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 floribunda is a small tree or shrub with greyish-green striated upper branches which are smooth below the inflorescence.The leaves grow in lines and are very variable in size and shape with the width varying from 0.5 cm to 11 cm and the length from shape being oblong subhastate or triangularly oval tapering to a point, wedge shaped or rounded at the base with a prominent network of ...