celosia

Thân thiện

A gardener plants vibrant celosia in a sunny flower bed.

Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of flowering plants in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. These plants are known for their brightly colored, often plume-like or crested flower heads. They are native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Asia, and Africa. The common name is "cockscomb."

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The garden was vibrant with red and yellow celosia.
  • She planted celosia for its unique, velvety flower heads.
  • Some species of celosia are also grown as leafy vegetables.

Advanced Usage

• In Horticulture: Celosia is prized as an ornamental annual for its long-lasting, vivid blooms and its tolerance of heat and humidity. The two main cultivated forms are var. (cockscomb, with crested heads) and var. (plumed celosia, with feathery heads).
• In Botany: The genus name is derived from the Greek word , meaning "burning," referring to the flame-like appearance of the flower heads.

Variants and Related Words

• Cockscomb: The common name for var. .
• Plumed Celosia / Feather Celosia: The common name for var. .
• Woolflower: Another common name for celosia.
• Amaranthaceae: The plant family to which celosia belongs.

Synonyms

• Cockscomb (specifically for the crested variety)
• Woolflower

Related Phrases

• Celosia argentea: The most widely cultivated species.
• Celosia cristata: A synonym often used for the crested form.
• Celosia plumosa: A synonym often used for the plumed form.

Học thuật

Noun

1. annual or perennial herbs or vines of tropical and subtropical America and Asia and Africa

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Celosia
• genus Celosia