cottonwood
noun
cot·ton·wood
ˈkä-tᵊn-ˌwu̇d 
: any of several poplars having seeds with cottony hairs
especially
: one (Populus deltoides) of the eastern and central U.S. often cultivated for its rapid growth and luxuriant foliage
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Tribe wants its voice heard on the proposal The riverine area is a green ribbon running down an otherwise desert landscape, with soaring cottonwood and other trees, food and medicinal plants, and freshwater for wildlife, livestock and people.
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Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2024
Aspen, cedar, cottonwood, and juniper may pollinate as early as December in the dry climates of the Southwest.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 8 July 2024
In the Southeast, pairs build their nests, lined with Spanish moss or other soft vegetation, high in the crowns of tall trees such as pine, bald cypress, or cottonwood, near marshes, rivers, and swamps.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 24 June 2024
Outside is a large backyard planted with cacti and citrus, apple, plum, cottonwood, and ironwood trees, a swing set, and a special area with rocks and a fountain for desert tortoises; downtown Tucson is a 20-minute drive.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 6 Mar. 2024
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Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2024
Aspen, cedar, cottonwood, and juniper may pollinate as early as December in the dry climates of the Southwest.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 8 July 2024
In the Southeast, pairs build their nests, lined with Spanish moss or other soft vegetation, high in the crowns of tall trees such as pine, bald cypress, or cottonwood, near marshes, rivers, and swamps.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 24 June 2024
Outside is a large backyard planted with cacti and citrus, apple, plum, cottonwood, and ironwood trees, a swing set, and a special area with rocks and a fountain for desert tortoises; downtown Tucson is a 20-minute drive.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 6 Mar. 2024
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cottonwood
noun
cot·ton·wood
-ˌwu̇d
: a poplar with a small bunch of cottony hairs on the seed
especially
: one of the eastern and central U.S. that grows rapidly and produces many leaves
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