Celosia nitida

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West Indian Cockscomb
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Celosia
Species: C. nitida
Binomial name
Celosia nitida
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Celosia nitida (or Celosia texana) is commonly known as West Indian Cockscomb. It is a native perennial in Texas and Florida, though it Florida, it is currently listed as an endangered species. It is also found in Central and South America. The plant can grow up to 2 m (6 feet) in height, and flowers in fall to winter.

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USDA Plant Profile
Celosia nitida