Kingdom Plantae Family Amaranthaceae Scientific name Celosia nitida Rank Species | Order Caryophyllales Genus Celosia Higher classification Cock's comb | |
Similar Cock's comb, Amaranthaceae, Celosia trigyna, Caryophyllales, Iresine angustifolia | ||
Celosia nitida (or Celosia texana) is commonly known as West Indian Cockscomb. It is a native perennial in Texas and Florida, though it Florida, it is currently listed as an endangered species. It is also found in Central and South America. The plant can grow up to 2 m (6 feet) in height, and flowers in fall to winter.
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