Flower Photography: Pink Celosia






Celosia (pronounced /siːˈloʊʃiə/) is a small genus of edible and ornamental plants in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. The generic name is derived from the Greek word κηλος (kelos), meaning "burned," and refers to the flame-like flower heads. Species are commonly known as woolflowers, or, if the flower heads are crested by fasciation, cockscombs. The plants are well known in East Africa’s highlands and are used under their Swahili name, mfungu. ~Wikipedia

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  1. Darla3 June 2011 at 19:59

    And once it's established you have it forever!

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  2. Unknown3 June 2011 at 20:17

    lovely capture, as always! i love it!

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    hope to see you! thanks!

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  3. tejan3 June 2011 at 20:46

    wow so thats the name..i miss this flower way back home..thanks for sharing.

    pink is up too at mine!

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  4. Larry3 June 2011 at 21:02

    These are beautiful photos and the color is superb... thank you for sharing and I'm glad I got to visit your site! L

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  5. Ashley Sisk3 June 2011 at 21:57

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  6. Elena3 June 2011 at 23:12

    Great pictures! I'm a BIG fan of the color purple. Gorgeous!

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  7. ~ Noelle4 June 2011 at 01:35

    i have never seen those before!
    thanks for sharing

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  8. J.Rylie.C4 June 2011 at 05:44

    Lovely blooms!

    My Pink entry is the meme I am hosting, hope you can join for the kick off of the Color Connection tomorrow (Saturday, June 4). Please join us, thanks!

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  9. Shabbyprimdelights4 June 2011 at 08:04

    What amazing flowers...I have never seen anything like them. I will have to check at our nursery to see if these are available in Australia.
    Thankyou for showing them.
    HPS
    Michelle

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  10. Linda4 June 2011 at 09:59

    I have never seen these before - they are beautiful!!

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  11. Light and Voices4 June 2011 at 10:53

    Really nice post. HPS! See you next week.
    Joyce M

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  12. Kristi {at} Live and Love...Out Loud4 June 2011 at 11:03

    Beautiful shots! I love that you shared a little about the flower.
    Thanks so much for joining us for our Crazy Days of Summer. Next week's theme is "refreshing." I can't wait to see what you come up with. :) Following you now via GFC. Have a great day!

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  13. Chubskulit Rose4 June 2011 at 11:45

    I had so many celosia last year but it never came back this year. Your bloom is gorgeous.

    Pink Dianthus

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  14. Yannie4 June 2011 at 13:10

    Wow! beautiful shots. You made the ordinary flowers into an extraordinary one....

    I Am Magic is my entry for Pink Fridays.

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  15. Charlotte's Mom4 June 2011 at 13:39

    WOW! great shots sis. love it!

    please visit my PINk too:-) http://www.charlottev.com/2011/06/03/simple-pink-tutu-2/

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  16. SquirrelQueen4 June 2011 at 14:43

    Awesome shots, I love your macro. I need to add celosia to my flower garden, it is a beautiful flower.

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  17. Gisèle4 June 2011 at 21:49

    Oh, What magnificient shots...

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  18. GABRIELA DELWORTH4 June 2011 at 22:31

    Happy Pink Saturday!


    Love these blooms!


    ~ Gabriela ~

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  19. Cheerful5 June 2011 at 00:45

    beautiful shots, really enjoyed looking at them. lovely flowers! anyway, wishing you a great weekend! :)

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  20. Tami @ Creative girl Vintage5 June 2011 at 01:00

    Really beautiful photos!
    Happy Pink Saturday..xo Tami

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  21. Unknown5 June 2011 at 03:54

    Oh these are glorious! I especially love the first photo!

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  22. Kim, USA5 June 2011 at 05:59

    Lovely blooms! Happy weekend!

    Tulip?

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  23. Unknown5 June 2011 at 23:55

    I think I like woolfflowers name better :)
    beautiful color!

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  24. Arija6 June 2011 at 18:09

    So pretty to see a mass of them.

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  25. eden6 June 2011 at 20:41

    Lovely blooms.Great shots.

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  26. Andrea8 June 2011 at 16:38

    Those are excellent pictures, i especially love the DOF of the 2nd. We have that flower too here, and you should see the variety with wide flowers, much wider than the real cockscombs.

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