Quail Grass

Celosia argentea

"Celosia argentea", commonly known as Quail Grass, is a herbaceous plant of tropical origin, and is known for its very bright colors. In India and China it is known as a troublesome weed.
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Appearance

"Celosia argentea" is a tender annual that is often grown in gardens. It blooms in mid-spring to summer. It is propagated by seeds. The seeds are extremely small, up to 43,000 seeds per ounce. The flowers are hermaphrodites and the plant also exhibits dodecaploidy.
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Food

The leaves and flowers are edible and are grown for such use in Africa and Southeast Asia. "Celosia argentea" var. "argentea" or "Lagos spinach" is one of the main boiled greens in West Africa, where it is known as "soko yòkòtò" or "farar áláyyafó".
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Uses

It is used in Africa to help control growth of the parasitic "Striga" plant. It can also be used in soaps.

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