Celosia Flower Edible. Commonly called cockscomb these species have plumed huge spiked blossoms usually crimson or yellow that look like a roosters comb. Calendula is also used medicinally as well.
Spicata is a summer annual or short-lived perennial zones 9-11 grown as an ornamental for its distinctive erect flower spikes sort of reminiscent of a sheaf of wheat that give. The leaves tender stems and even young flowers are combined with other vegetables in soups and stews. Although celosia is primarily grown as an ornamental plant in the US.
It is a commonly grown vegetable throughout Africa.
Celosia is a genus of edible and ornamental herbaceous annuals and perennials in the amaranth family Amaranthaceae native to Africa North America and South America. Its green and burgundy leaves are often used in salads. The leaves offer a spinach-like flavor with basil-like texture while the flowers vary depending on the soil theyre grown in. A Celosias stem and flower can be used atop stews soups seafood speciality sandwiches veggie.