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Celosia nitida
Celosia nitida Vahl
West Indian Cock's Comb
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CENI
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), VI (N)
The Amaranthaceae are a family of annual or perennial herbs with small, crowded flowers. There are usually 5 sepals and no petals. Filaments of the stamens are often united into a short tube.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Leaf Apex: Acuminate , Acute
Leaf Base: Truncate
Fruit: Utricle.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , GreenBloom Time: Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: FL , TXGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Moist
Benefit
Attracts: BirdsButterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA)
Aztec Scallopwing (Staphylus azteca) Larval Host |
Bibliography
Bibref 1186 - Field Guide to Moths of Eastern North America (2005) Covell, C.V., Jr.Bibref 1185 - Field Guide to Western Butterflies (Peterson Field Guides) (1999) Opler, P.A. and A.B. Wright
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Celosia nitida in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Celosia nitida in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Celosia nitida
Metadata
Record Modified: 2013-04-18Research By: TWC Staff