noun🔗ShareA tree from one of number of species of tree in the genus Populus (poplars), typically growing along watercourses, with fluffy catkins."The cottonwood trees along the riverbank were beautiful, their fluffy catkins drifting in the breeze. "plantnatureenvironmentbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePopulus sect. Aigeiros, a taxonomic section of the poplar genus"The botanist studied the cottonwood, a specific type of poplar tree, for her research project. "plantnatureorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCottonwood hibiscus (Talipariti tiliaceum, syn. Hibiscus tiliaceus), a flowering shrub or tree in the mallow family"The cottonwood tree in the park is known for its beautiful, large flowers. "plantnatureorganismbiologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
