Celosia nitida

Celosia nitida

Taxobox
name = "West Indian Cockscomb"
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Magnoliopsida
ordo = Caryophyllales
familia = Amaranthaceae
genus = "Celosia"
species = "C. nitida"
binomial = "Celosia nitida"
binomial_authority = V.

"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.

References

[http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=CENI USDA Plant Profile]
[http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=242415642 Celosia nitida]


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