The genus name Celosia came from the Greek meaning ‘burned’, referring to the blooms’ color. This annual flowering plant grows in warm lands of Africa. It can be also called Wool Flowers or Brain Celosia.
It bears big spikes, looking like a rooster's comb and coming in yellow, orange, pinkish, or golden colors. The flowering time is from the middle of summer to autumn. Cockscomb flower head have the diameter of 2-5 inches. It is produced in 12-28 in stems covered with foliage. The plant’s foliage and blooms are not fragrant.
In West Africa, Central Africa, and Southeast Asia, one of its species named Celosia argentea is widely used as a leaf vegetable and cereal crop.
In China Celosia cristata is a popular garden ornamental. It perfectly makes cut or dried flowers, serves as bordering, bedding plant.
The cut Cockscomb will enjoy the vase life for about one-two weeks.
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