Celosia
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Celosia is a small genus of edible and ornamental plants, similar in appearance and uses to the amaranths. They are sometimes called cockscombs or woolflowers for their brightly colored, woolly flower heads. The name "cockscomb" may be restricted to those whose flower heads are crested by fasciation.
Celosia argentea is grown as a leaf vegetable and cereal crop, especially in West Africa, Central Africa, and Southeast Asia. It is the most important leaf vegetable of southern Nigeria, where it is known as soko.
Celosia cristata is a common garden ornamental plant in China and other places.
