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Quail Grass

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Celosia argentea

Least concern

Quail Grass
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Overview

Celosia argentea, commonly known as the plumed cockscomb or silver cock's comb, is a herbaceous plant of tropical origin in the family Amaranthaceae from tropical Africa. The plant is known for its very bright colors. In India and China it is known as a troublesome weed.

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  1. Wikipedia (EN): Celosia argentea — CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (TA): பண்ணைக்கீரை — CC BY-SA 4.0