Celosia
Celosia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Amaranthaceae. These plants are native to Eurasia, Africa, South America, and North America.
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| Genus: | Celosia L. (1753)
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The genus includes more than 50 recognized species. Some notable species are:
- Celosia argentea
- C. argentea var. argentea
- C. argentea var. cristata (syn. Celosia cristata)
- C. argentea var. plumosa (syn. Celosia plumosa)
- Celosia isertii (syn. Celosia laxa)
- Celosia leptostachya
- Celosia nitida
- Celosia odorata
- Celosia palmeri
- Celosia spicata
- Celosia trigyna
- Celosia virgata
Many species of Celosia are cultivated as ornamental plants for their distinctive and colorful flower heads. Some are also used in traditional medicine and cuisine in various cultures.
Celosia Media
- Celosia cristata (8) 1200.jpg
Flower of Celosia cristata
- Woolflower or Cockscomb -- Celosia.jpg
Woolflower or cockscomb—Celosia plumosa
- Silver Cockscomb (Celosia argentea) in Tirunelveli.jpg
Silver cockscomb Celosia argentea in Tirunelveli, India
- CelosiaCristataYellowToreador.jpg
Celosia cristata. Common name yellow toreador.
- CelosiaCristata.jpg
Cockscomb flowers
A close view of red cockscombs
- Celosia flower.jpg
Celosia spicata
- Celosia argentea (Silver cockscomb) W IMG 0985.jpg
Silver cockscomb Celosia argentea
- Celosia.JPG
The Celosia flower
- Tulip and Celosia cockscomb.jpg
Tulip and Celosia cockscomb
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