The great diversity of Celosia in tropical Africa indicates an origin in this region. Celosia includes around 50 species[1]. Few flowers are as showy as Celosia. Whether you plant the feathered variety with its distinctive vertical spires or the hooded variety with its fascinating twisted shape, you will love Celosia in floral arrangements.
Celosia argentea, also known as silver cockscomb, quail grass, or cockscomb, is an upright, short-lived annual tropical plant that can grow up to 1 m in height.