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Cockscomb

Celosia argentea var. cristata

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Field Notes

Description:

Celosia argentea var. cristata also known as Cockscomb.They are annual plants of tropical origin and are herbaceous meaning they lack a woody stem.They grow well in both humid and arid conditions, and their flowers can last for up to 8 weeks.The leaves are either green or bronze/maroon, depending upon the cultivar.They have many colours most of colour are bright such as red, yellow, pink, or orange.

Habitat:

The exact origins of Cockscomb in the wild are unknown, though some assign the geographical origins to the dry slopes of Africa and India as well as the dry rocky regions of both North and South America.Since the plants are of tropic origin, they thrive in areas with tropical climate. They can also be grown in summer and in the colder weather.

Notes:

‘Cockscomb’ is also known as ‘wool flower’ and ‘brain celosia’, and ‘chi kuan’ in China, where it is commonly grown.

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PublishedJuly 25, 2017

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