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Celosia nitida Vahl

West Indian cock's comb · Amaranthaceae

Celosia nitida (or Celosia texana) is commonly known as West Indian cock's comb.

AmaranthaceaeShrubUS native

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About West Indian cock's comb

Celosia nitida (or Celosia texana) is commonly known as West Indian cock's comb. It is a native perennial in Texas and Florida, though it Florida, it is currently listed as an endangered species. It is also found in Central and South America. The plant can grow up to 2 m (6 feet) in height, and flowers in fall to winter.

Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Growing & care

Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.

Native range	Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Puerto Rico, Texas, Venezuela, Windward Is.
Toxicity	Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented

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