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Celosia, genus Celosianoun
annual or perennial herbs or vines of tropical and subtropical America and Asia and Africa
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Celosia
Celosia ( see-LOH-shee-ə) is a small genus of edible and ornamental plants in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. Its species are commonly known as woolflowers, or, if the flower heads are crested by fasciation, cockscombs. The plants are well known in East Africa's highlands and are used under their Swahili name, mfungu.
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celosia
Celosia is a genus of flowering plants in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae, typically found in tropical and subtropical regions. They are notable for their brightly colored, vivid flowers that often resemble flames, feathers, or brains, leading to their popular nicknames like 'cockscomb' and 'brain celosia'. These plants are often used in gardens, floral arrangements, and as food in certain cultures.
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Celosia
Celosia is a small genus of edible and ornamental plants in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. The generic name is derived from the Greek word κηλος, meaning "burned," and refers to the flame-like flower heads. Species are commonly known as woolflowers, or, if the flower heads are crested by fasciation, cockscombs. The plants are well known in East Africa’s highlands and are used under their Swahili name, mfungu.
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Celosia
A plant genus of the family AMARANTHACEAE. Young leaves are used as vegetables in Asia. Members contain betacyanins, celogentins, betaxanthin, and celosian.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of celosia in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of celosia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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