Definitions for celosia cristata
celosi·a crista·ta

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1. cockscomb, common cockscomb, Celosia cristata, Celosia argentea cristatanoun

   garden annual with featherlike spikes of red or yellow flowers

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1. celosia cristata

   Celosia argentea var. cristata (formerly Celosia cristata), known as cockscomb, is the cristate or crested variety of the species Celosia argentea. It was likely originally native to India, where it was saved from extinction in cultivation by the religious significance attached to the variety by Indian, Burmese, and Chinese gardeners who planted it near temples. The name cockscomb is used because the flower looks like the head on a rooster (cock). The plants are resistant to most diseases, and grow equally well indoors or out, though the perfect place is one with no shade and a well-drained soil, as the plant is susceptible to fungal diseases.The plant is mainly cultivated as an ornamental plant for its spectacular flowering and is highly appreciated by horticulturists for its distinctive inflorescence, in the form of wavy crest. The flowers can be cut and dried to make dry bouquets and are used frequently as ornamental plants indoors. Their leaves and flowers can be used as vegetables. They are often grown as food in India, Western Africa, and South America.The somatic chromosome number for the cristate variety is 2n = 36, while investigation of the typical species revealed a chromosome number of 2n = 72.

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1. celosia cristata

   Celosia cristata, commonly known as cockscomb, is a type of annual flowering plant in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. The plant is native to tropical regions of Africa, South America, and Asia. It is known for its showy, unusual flower heads that resemble the shape of a rooster’s crest, hence its common name. The flowers are often brightly colored in shades of yellow, red, pink or purple. Its leaves and flowers are edible and used in some traditional cuisines, and it is also often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and floral arrangements.

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1. Celosia cristata

   Celosia cristata [Celosia in Greek means burning] is a member of the genus Celosia, and is commonly known as cockscomb, since the flower looks like the head on a rooster. It is called Chi Kuan in China. The plants are hardy and resistant to most diseases, and grow equally well indoors or out, though the perfect place is one with no shade and a well drained soil, as the plant is susceptible to fungal diseases. The plant is used frequently as an ornamental plant indoors. Their leaves and flowers can be used as vegetables. They are often grown as foods in India, Western Africa, and South America.

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   The numerical value of celosia cristata in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

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   The numerical value of celosia cristata in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

References

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