celosia

ce·lo·sia | \ sē-ˈlō-zh(ē-)ə

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Definition of celosia

: any of a genus (Celosia) of tropical annual herbs (such as cockscomb) of the amaranth family that have alternate leaves and showy flower spikes often forming feathery clusters in cultivated forms

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Recent Examples on the Web Lizzard Leaf’ celosia), and blue (‘Elijah Blue’ blue fescue, ‘Coolvista’ Dianella). — Steve Bender, Southern Living, "Whip That Yard Into Shape," 23 Apr. 2020 Grow goji berry, luffa gourd, and long bean on trellises; plant marigolds and celosia along the edges for garnishing. — Heather Arndt Anderson, Sunset Magazine, "How to Grow the Right Edible Garden for Every Space," 14 Apr. 2020 Yellow celosias, pink dahlias, white oriental lilies, red celosias, and big sunflowers are what’s on Prada’s floral menu, to name a few, allowing for shoppers to customize the exact arrangement to their taste. — Vogue, "This is How You Make a Prada-Worthy Bouquet," 18 Nov. 2019 Of special interest were the zinnias, marigolds impatiens, ornamental sweet potatoes and celosia. — Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, "Northern flowers lingered but edible gardens declined," 20 Oct. 2019 The rush of color found at Bishop Hill Farm Flowers will continue till the first frost, including the celosia, which look like fuzzy brains or cock's combs. — Kim Pierce, Dallas News, "Find spicy Hatch chile snacks, peak okra and other summer farm goods in Coppell," 27 Aug. 2019 In the flower garden, direct-seed sunflowers, cosmos, salvia, zinnias, marigolds, celosia and asters. — Debbie Arrington, sacbee, "Want summer veggies? Get to work | The Sacramento Bee," 5 May 2018 In addition to zinnias, use moss roses, purslane, celosia and vinca in the full sun. — Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, "How to control weeds in your summer lawn and garden," 28 June 2019 In mid-August plant transplants of zinnias, marigolds and celosias that are in bud but not yet in bloom. — Neil Sperry, star-telegram, "Here’s your gardening to-do list for the second part of the summer," 11 July 2018

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“Celosia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celosia. Accessed 24 Jan. 2021.

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