Celosia globosa
Schinz.
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Description
A straggling herb of the Amaranthaceae family growing 30-70 cm high, found in tropical forest undergrowth and clearings in hardiness zones 8-11.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forest undergrowth and clearings. It suits hardiness zones 8-11.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, East Africa, Nigeria, Uganda, West Africa,
Synonyms
Celosia pandurata var. elobata Suess.
References (3)
- Burkill, H. M., 1985, The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 1. Kew.
- Harris, D. J., 2002, The vascular plants of the Dzanga-Sangha Reserve, Central African Republic. National Botanic Garden of Belgium, 2002. – 274 pages p 39
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
