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Brain Celosia – celosia cristata

by hankinslawrenceimages | Oct 3, 2012 | Amaranthaceae Family, Flowers

I recently had the chance to photograph some Brain Celosia (celosia cristata). Also known as cockscomb, these striking plants thrive both indoors and outdoors. These hardy members of the Amaranthaceae family are annuals, and grow relatively easily from seeds.

I photographed the Brain Celosia in early morning light after a night of intermittent rain shows. The remaining water droplets on the plants really brought out the textures in the celosia. And the color was amazing – ever changing from reds to almost pink-purples as the light changed.