Celosia

You can see the cockscomb in the garden of Fureai!

Among the cockscombs, it has become a variety called "kimono" and is characterized by its bushy flower ears. The shape of the spikes looks like a chicken comb, hence the name "Celosia" ?

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By the way, the scientific name seems to mean "burning" in Greek, and it certainly looks like a flame … ?

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It is introduced as an October flower at the entrance of Fureai no Niwa.
The flowering period is long, so please have a look when you stop by ❣️