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Yellow or cream white, purple red
Malvaceae
Numerous, bred for fiber quality, yield, and disease resistance.
Carl Linnaeus
Approximately 3-5 cm in diameter.
Soft and delicate.
Five
Radially symmetrical.
Mildly fragrant.
Hairy, somewhat rough.
Alternate
Green, with some varieties having a reddish tinge.
Generally shrubby.
Annual in cultivation, though some species are perennial in their native habitats.
Summer to early fall.
Warm temperate to tropical.
Moderate to high, depending on the phase of growth.
Prefers well-drained, fertile soils but can grow in a variety of soil types.
Thrives in temperatures between 60F and 95F (15C to 35C).
Full sun.
Susceptible to various pests and diseases, including boll weevils, cotton aphids, and cotton root rot.
Attracted by bees and other pollinating insects.
Originally native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Provides habitat and food for various insects; cultivated species have a significant role in agriculture.
Some species and varieties are grown for their attractive flowers in gardens.
Dominant in the textile industry; also used in making paper, plastic, and in cosmetics (cottonseed oil).
Not endangered; widely cultivated, though some wild species may face threats from habitat loss.
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