Celosia nitida

Species of flowering plant

Celosia nitida
Conservation status

Secure  (NatureServe)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Celosia
Species:
C. nitida
Binomial name
Celosia nitida
Vahl

Celosia nitida (or Celosia texana) is commonly known as West Indian cock's comb. It is a native perennial in Texas and Florida, though in 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.

References

  1. ^ "NatureServe Explorer 2.0". explorer.natureserve.org. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
  • USDA Plant Profile
  • Celosia nitida
Taxon identifiers
Celosia nitida