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Cockscomb (λειρί του κόκκορα)

Celosia cristata

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Celosia cristata is a member of the genus Celosia, and is commonly known as cockscomb, since the flower looks like the head on a rooster (cock). It's a very popular ornamental garden plant, and it was spotted in Chora, Skyros island, Greece.

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Celosia cristata - Wikipedia

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Flowers of Europe
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PublishedDecember 28, 2018

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