Celosia argentea

[AlanLichty]

Celosia argentina is an annual that goes by the name plumed cockscomb or silver cockscomb. It's an interesting bloom for gardens but in India and China it is considered a weed to be shunned. This specimen was is a pot out on a rack in front of a grocery store so I grabbed a shot on my way into the store.

C&C always welcome.

 

[JimFox]

That's an interesting flower Alan. A nice capture of it. It's funny that it's considered a weed in some places, but it reminds me of Blackberry bushes that I think are awesome because I love blackberries, but then I remember being shocked when I was up in Oregon years ago munching on roadside blackberries and I found out that Oregon considers blackberry bushes weeds because they are so invasive. Who knew?

 

[AlanLichty]

That's an interesting flower Alan. A nice capture of it. It's funny that it's considered a weed in some places, but it reminds me of Blackberry bushes that I think are awesome because I love blackberries, but then I remember being shocked when I was up in Oregon years ago munching on roadside blackberries and I found out that Oregon considers blackberry bushes weeds because they are so invasive. Who knew?

Thanks Jim - I had similar thoughts when I read up on what it was. This wasn't a cheap potted plant so I had to chuckle when it was described as a "troublesome weed".

I had similar thoughts about blackberries. I did have a bed of blackberries in Salt Lake City and was quite proud of being able to grow them there. Up here if you see a blackberry sprout in your yard you need to yank it out by its roots or you are doomed. That said come August if you see one step right up 'cuz they are still quite delicious.

 

[Jameel Hyder]

That is a pretty flower. I like the shades of the colors in it. Who comes up with these names anyway?

 

[AlanLichty]

That is a pretty flower. I like the shades of the colors in it. Who comes up with these names anyway?

Thanks Jameel - definitely a very colorful flower and quite unique. As for naming - a very good question. Let me know if you find someone with an answer

 

[MonikaC]

Wow, what neon colors!

 

[AlanLichty]

Wow, what neon colors!

Thanks - pretty much my thought when I spotted them and reached for my phone.

 

[Beth]

love all of the different textures and colors.

 

[AlanLichty]

love all of the different textures and colors.

Thanks - I had never seen these before encountering them on my into this grocery store.