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silver cockscomb

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Also known as: Celosia argentea, Lagos spinach

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Celosia

In Celosia
Lagos spinach, or silver cockscomb (C. argentea), is an important food crop in West Africa, where it is grown for its nutritious leafy greens.
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description and use

In cockscomb
Silver cockscomb, or Lagos spinach (Celosia argentea), is a closely related ornamental and food plant. Its inflorescences are generally more spikelike than crested.
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