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Can you identify please?

Discussion in 'Identification Area' started by martyn bromley, Sep 8, 2017.

  1. martyn bromley

    martyn bromley Keen amateur gardener

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    Can anyone identify this plant please and is it poisonous
     
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      @martyn bromley Celosia Pink Plume Flower :blue thumb:
      Celosia Plumosa
      Additional Common Names: Cockscomb
      Scientific Name: Celosia plumosa
      Family: Amaranthaceae
      Toxicity: Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses
       
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        Nearly there @BeeHappy , the common name is " Prince of Wales feathers" . The " Cockscomb " is in the same family though. ( Typical Americans :) ) .
         
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          :lolpt:Well i shoulda known that it was Prince O Wales :rolleyespink: - we practically family :whistle:
          Now the question is, is it pollinator friendly? if :yes:gotta get me sum :scratch:
           
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