What is Celosia argentea var. Cristata in english?
- Celosia argentea var. Cristata
Celosia argentea, commonly known as silver cock’s comb or Lagos spinach, is a species of the genus Celosia. It is cultivated for its edible leaves and tender shoots. It is very likely native to tropical Africa and is an important leaf vegetable in countries of the region such as Nigeria, Benin, Togo, etc. Ornamental varieties with the characteristic fasciated inflorescences (cluster of flowers) resembling the comb of a cock/rooster is the source of its colourful vernacular name.
In English, Celosia argentea var. Cristata is known by Celosia, Cock’s comb, Cockscomb, Lagos spinach, Quail grass, Silver-spiked cockscomb, or Soko.
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