Celosia cristata Celosia cristata is a member of the genus Celosia, and is commonly known as cockscomb, since the flower looks like the head on a rooster (cock). The plants are hardy and resistant to most diseases, and grow equally well indoors or out, though the perfect place is one with no shade and a well drained soil, as the plant is susceptible to fungal diseases. The plant is used frequently as an ornamental plant indoors. Their leaves and flowers can be used as vegetables. They are often grown as foods in India, Western Africa, and South America.
( वनस्पति नाव : सेलोसिया क्रिस्टाटा) एक वनस्पती आहे ज्याचे फूल मोराच्या पंखा सारखे दिसते. याला 'चिकन फुला' किंवा 'रेड कॉक' असेही म्हणतात. काही भारतीय भाषांमध्ये नाव
• संस्कृत : मयुरशिखा, मयचुध्रा, मधुचंद, बहारशीका, बखबाला, शिखिनी, सुशिका • ओडिया : मयूर चुलिया, मयुर चुंडीया, पायूर शिखा गाच • तेलगू : मायक्रिपी • बंगाली : लाल मोरग, मुर्दा • मराठी : मयूरशिख, मयुरशिखा, मयुषाशिखर, मोर्शिन्डी, मोरशिका
