common cockscomb

Thân thiện

A gardener plants common cockscomb in a sunny flower bed.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A garden annual plant with featherlike spikes of red or yellow flowers: "Common cockscomb" refers to a specific flowering plant, Celosia argentea var. cristata, known for its distinctive, brightly colored, velvety flower heads that resemble a rooster's comb.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The common cockscomb added a vibrant splash of crimson to the summer border.
  • She planted common cockscomb for its unique, textured blooms.

Advanced Usage

• Horticultural Context: The term is used specifically in gardening and botany to identify this cultivar.
  • For a drought-tolerant annual with striking form, consider the common cockscomb.

Variants and Related Words

• Cockscomb (noun): A common shortened form for "common cockscomb."
• Celosia (noun): The broader genus name for plants including the common cockscomb.
• Celosia argentea var. cristata (noun): The full botanical name.

Synonyms

• Crested cockscomb: Another name for the same plant variety.
• Woolflower: A common name for celosia plants with similar flower forms.

Related Phrases

• "Cockscomb flower": A descriptive phrase often used interchangeably with the common name.
  • The cockscomb flower is a popular choice for autumn displays.

Học thuật

Noun

1. garden annual with featherlike spikes of red or yellow flowers

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cockscomb
• Celosia cristata
• Celosia argentea cristata