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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Desert shrubs, cottonwood trees, and yellow and purple wildflowers added splashes of color against the rocky backdrops, nourished by the water that brings life to the canyon floor. —

Derek M. Norman, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025 The Virgin River, which runs through Zion’s entrance and carves the iconic canyon at the heart of the park, is surrounded by cottonwoods that turn bright yellow. —

Graham Averill, Outside Online, 16 Sep. 2024 Lavendar fields to the right greet visitors arriving through an alley of monumental cottonwood trees. —

Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 The bench sits next to wetlands in the riparian forest, where cottonwoods and willows tower over sage bushes and wild roses. —

Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cottonwood