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Plumed cockscomb

Celosia argentea

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Field Notes

Description:

A pinkish-purple tall flower that has tufts of petals, some of which are white.

Habitat:

Shrub layer, tropical rainforests.

Notes:

Photographed at Universitas Andalas, Padang, Sumatera, Indonesia.

Reference Links:

EOL: Celosia argentea, Celosia argentea, Floridata: Celosia spp.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
ZulhilmiGhouse
That's okay, I IDed it already (By sheer luck). I was searching for another pink flower's name, when I saw a picture of this on Flickr, and the uploader happened to state its scientific and common name. Sorry for all the trouble =)
SusanEllison
can you show more of the plant as well...it may help

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PublishedNovember 4, 2011

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