Celosia trigyna
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| Celosia trigyna L |
Celosia trigyna is a plant species commonly known as woolflower for its curious flowers.
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[edit] Description
Celosia trigyna may grow up to 1 m (3 feet) in height and is considered a weed in some regions of the world where it is introduced. It can be grown from seed.
[edit] Use
During drought, woolflower has been used as a source of food. The leaves are boiled like cabbage, and is known as torchata.
It is also eaten as a vegetable in Africa.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Grubben, G.J.H. & Denton, O.A. (2004) Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 2. Vegetables. PROTA Foundation, Wageningen; Backhuys, Leiden; CTA, Wageningen.
Celosia trigyna
Use as food in Africa
