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Celosia flower blooming in a garden #183014740
Description
CelosiaÃÂ is a small genus of edible andÃÂ ornamental plantsÃÂ in theÃÂ amaranthÃÂ family,ÃÂ Amaranthaceae. The generic name is derived from theÃÂ Ancient Greek, meaning "burning",and refers to the flame-likeÃÂ flower heads. Species are commonly known asÃÂ woolflowers, or, if the flower heads are crested byÃÂ fasciation,ÃÂ cockscombs.The plants are well known in East Africa's highlands and are used under their Swahili name, mfungu.