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
Flower of Celosia cristata
Woolflower or cockscomb—Celosia plumosa
Silver cockscomb Celosia argentea in Tirunelveli, India
Celosia spicata
Silver cockscomb Celosia argentea
The Celosia flower
Pink Tulips with Celosia Cockscomb in a square vase
Plumed cockscomb flower and an insect
Celosia cristata (Cockscomb)
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