cotton-seed tree

• Nome comum dado a várias árvores tropicais que produzem sementes envoltas em fibras semelhantes ao algodão, sendo a mais conhecida a sumaúma (Ceiba pentandra) ou espécies do gênero Bombax. As fibras das cápsulas são usadas para estofamento, isolamento e produção de óleo.

A common name for certain tropical trees that produce seeds covered with cotton-like fibers, most notably the kapok tree (Ceiba pentandra) or species in the genus Bombax. The fibers from the seed pods are used for stuffing, insulation, and oil production.

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   A common name for certain trees that produce seeds covered with cotton-like fibers, often referring to species in the genus Bombax or Ceiba.

   Árvore-do-algodão

   • The cotton-seed tree produces fluffy fibers that are used for stuffing pillows.
   • In tropical regions, the cotton-seed tree is known for its large, showy flowers.
   • The wood of the cotton-seed tree is lightweight and used for making canoes.