| Celosia trigyna | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus: | Celosia |
| Species: | C. trigyna |
| Binomial name | |
| Celosia trigyna | |
Celosia trigyna is a plant species commonly known as woolflower for its curious flowers.
Celosia trigyna may grow up to 1 m (3 feet) in height and is considered a weed in some regions of the world where it is introduced. It can be grown from seed.
During drought, woolflower has been used as a source of food. The leaves are boiled like cabbage, and is known as torchata.
It is also eaten as a vegetable in Africa. [1]
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