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Description:
Celosia is an annual plant belonging to the Celosia genus of the Amaranthaceae family. Native to tropical Africa and Latin America, it can grow to a height of up to 1 meter and is noted for its very bright colors. Crested cockscomb is given its name due to the unique and exotic shape of its flowers, whose tightly clustered blooms are said to resemble a rooster's comb.
Traditions:
In the Middle Ages, Celosia was considered a symbol of immortality. It was worn as a sign of mourning at funerals. In the past, it was used to treat shortsightedness and prevent liver disease.
Description:
Celosia is an annual plant belonging to the Celosia genus of the Amaranthaceae family. Native to tropical Africa and Latin America, it can grow to a height of up to 1 meter and is noted for its very bright colors. Crested cockscomb is given its name due to the unique and exotic shape of its flowers, whose tightly clustered blooms are said to resemble a rooster's comb.
Traditions:
In the Middle Ages, Celosia was considered a symbol of immortality. It was worn as a sign of mourning at funerals. In the past, it was used to treat shortsightedness and prevent liver disease.
Not sure if it smells nice or not - there were loads of flowers around it and I couldn't get close enough to get me schnoz close enough. If you could spare a couple of seeds lynda that'd be great - be a nice surprise for LW if I grew some for her (she spotted them).
No such thing as "the" ironing in our house, I iron to order as and when things are worn - apart from a Sunday night when I iron the shirts/tops for work.
It's just me, a vindaloo, glass of ale and GW tonight.
I'm glad that's been identified I had 1 in a flower arrangement prezzy from daughter and I left it in the vase that long that it started to go to seed!! I'm going to have a go at growing some, though not too hopeful.
My girls found their way into my heart and now they nest there
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