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No. Silk-cotton is a man-made blend of Silk and Cotton. * Cotton is spun from the flowering seed heads of the cotton plant * Silk is spun from the cocoons of silkworms, which feed on leaves of the mulberry tree
The national tree of Trinidad and Tobago is the silk cotton tree, scientifically known as Ceiba pentandra. It is a large deciduous tree with a straight trunk and large buttresses. The silk cotton tree is known for its distinctive shape and unique seed pods.
There are a number of plants that use or have the word Silk in thier common names;These include:Albizia julibrissin (Persian silk tree, pink silktree)Bombax ceiba (Red Silk Cotton Tree)Ceiba pentandra (Kapok, Ceiba or Silk Cotton Tree)There are also such things as "silk plants" which are fake or artificial plants that are made of silk. They are commonly used as decorations.
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kapok is from the kapok tree. it has a seed pod similar to the cotton tree pod and the kapok ( as with the cotton ) is the fibre from inside the pod it is generally used for matress, toy and pillow stuffing
Cotton plant disperses its seeds through wind and animals. The seed pods burst open to release the cotton fibers and seeds, which are then carried away by the wind or by animals that eat the seeds. Rain tree disperses its seeds through explosive dehiscence, where the seed pods burst open forcefully, ejecting the seeds away from the parent plant.
The Silk-cotton tree (Ceiba pentandra).
The botanical name of the cotton tree is Bombax ceiba. It is commonly known as the silk cotton tree and belongs to the family Malvaceae. This tree is known for its large size, striking flowers, and the soft, fibrous material that can be derived from its seed pods. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in South Asia and parts of Africa.
The thurai tree is commonly known as the "Cotton Tree" in English, specifically referring to the species Bombax ceiba. This tree is notable for its large, showy flowers and its use in traditional medicine and textiles. It is also known as the "silk cotton tree" due to the fibrous material found in its seed pods.
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the scientific name for cotton seed tree is Cochlospermum vitifoliun.