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Palmer's cock's comb
Scientific Name: Celosia palmeri
Family: Amaranthaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Palmer's Cock's Comb (Celosia palmeri)
Celosia palmeri, commonly known as Palmer's Cock's Comb, is a plant with intriguing historical and modern uses. Its vibrant appearance and unique name make it a notable species in the plant kingdom.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- The text mentions the plant's common name, "Brain Celosia," which alludes to its unusual flower shape, which could be attractive to pets or children.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Celosia palmeri S. Watson
- Common Name: Palmer's Cock's Comb
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Family: Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)
- Synonyms: Some texts list alternative scientific names, indicated by "Related ITIS Name: Celosia palmeri S. Wats."
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the lower Rio Grande region.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as a shrub with a perennial duration, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Additional Common Names
- Wool Flowers
- Brain Celosia
Quirky Facts
- Cockscomb flowers are described as suggestive of a "highly colored brain."
- The plant is sometimes referenced in relation to rooster combs, an animal tissue from which hyaluronic acid was historically extracted.
Chemical Constituents and Uses
- The plant contains mainly flavonoids.
- It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden: A community-driven resource for gardening tips and plant information.
- Discover Life: Provides details on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Celosia palmeri.