Celosia argentea L.

Description:

Kampung Belukar, Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia.Celosia argentea L.. Amaranthaceae. CN: [Malay - Bayam ekor kucing], Plume flower, Feather cockscomb, Plumed cockscomb, Red spinach. Naturalized possibly from mainland Asia. Herb to 1.5 m tall. Cultivated as ornamental and weed of cultivation, waste places.Synonym(s):Amaranthus cristatus NoronhaAmaranthus huttonii H.J.VeitchAmaranthus purpureus Nieuwl.and many more. See www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-2707791Ref. and suggested reading:FRIM Flora Databasewww.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-2707791en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celosia_argenteawww.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?101552