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Gossypium arboreum

Gossypium arboreum

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A cotton plant from South Asia with pale yellow to purple flowers grown for its cotton and beauty
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Gossypium arboreum
  • She admired the lush blossoms of Gossypium arboreum in the botanical garden.

Examples

  • The gardeners planted Gossypium arboreum for its striking purple flowers.

  • The Gossypium arboreum plant thrives in warm climates.

  • Gossypium arboreum is valued in India both for its beauty and its cotton fibers.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Gossypium arboreum for its beautiful flowers.

  • Gossypium arboreum is admired for its beautiful pale yellow and deep purple flowers in garden displays.

  • In many South Asian gardens, Gossypium arboreum is cherished for its decorative blossoms and cotton production.

  • Botanical enthusiasts often cultivate Gossypium arboreum for its striking ornamental appeal.

Surface Forms

Gossypium arboreum singular
Gossypium arboreums plural

Morphology

Gossypium + arboreum

This is a Latin binomial formed from the genus name 'Gossypium' (cotton-producing plants) and the specific epithet 'arboreum' (literally 'tree-like' or 'of trees'); together they denote a tree-like species of cotton. Because the name is compositional and follows regular taxonomic naming, a learner who knows the constituent meanings can infer it refers to a species of cotton, so it is transparent.

Etymology

Gossypium arboreum gets its name from older words: Gossypium is an old word for 'cotton' and arboreum means 'tree-like'. The name gives a simple picture — a cotton plant that grows like a small tree and has bright flowers, which is why it is both a source of 'cotton' fibers and sometimes grown for its beauty.