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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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In the flower garden, plant seeds for salvia, sunflowers, zinnias, cosmos, marigolds, celosia and asters.
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Plants for sale include flowers such as zinnias, petunias, wave petunias, marigolds, celosia, coleus, snapdragons, salvia, spiderwort, geraniums, impatiens and begonias.
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Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com Celosia plants are among annual flowers in the K-State Research & Extension Prairie Star program, which identifies plants that best adapt to challenging prairie climate conditions.
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Origin and Etymology of celosia
New Latin, irregular from Greek kēleos burning; akin to Greek kaiein to burn
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