Celosia trigyna is a plant species commonly known as woolflower for its curious flowers.
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.
Use During drought, woolflower has been used as a source of food. The leaves are boiled like cabbage, and is known as .
It is also eaten as a vegetable in Africa.Grubben, G.J.H. & Denton, O.A. (2004) Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 2. Vegetables. PROTA Foundation, Wageningen; Backhuys, Leiden; CTA, Wageningen.
References
External links PROTAbase on Celosia trigyna Celosia trigyna Use as food in Africa