1. A tropical plant of the amaranth family, grown for its showy, velvety flower clusters that resemble a rooster's comb or brain coral.
Usage: Also called cockscomb.; Common ornamental plant in gardens and floral arrangements.

Examples

• The gardener planted celosia along the border for its striking crimson flowers.
• Celosia comes in shades of red, pink, yellow, and purple.
• The velvety texture of celosia blooms makes them popular in dried flower arrangements.
• She chose celosia for her summer garden because it thrives in hot weather.
• The flower shop used celosia to add texture and depth to the wedding bouquet.