| gossypium | <botany> A genus of plants which yield the cotton of the arts. The species are much confused. G. Herbaceum is the name given to the common cotton plant, while the long-stapled sea-island cotton is produced by G. Barbadense, a shrubby variety. There are several other kinds besides these. Origin: NL, fr. L. Gossypion, gossipion. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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