Celosia hastata

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A herb. It can be a scrambler or climber. It can grow 2.5 m high.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows near the edge of the sea. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Tanzania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Celosia pandurata Bak. f. trigyna Suess.;