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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The main desk in the lobby was carved from a fallen cottonwood tree.
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Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2024
Tall cottonwood trees and willows enveloped the riverbanks in cool shade and swallows soared among the branches.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
With its deeply grooved bark and shimmering gold leaves, cottonwood, along with orange- and red-eafed scrub oak, stately ponderosa pine, and rugged juniper make a Foothills hike nearly as rewarding.
—Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
Dead Horse Ranch State Park Hike, bike, camp or go horseback riding along over 20 miles of trails, lined by changing colors as the green cottonwood trees turn to vibrant yellow and orange.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 28 Sep. 2024
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Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2024
Tall cottonwood trees and willows enveloped the riverbanks in cool shade and swallows soared among the branches.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
With its deeply grooved bark and shimmering gold leaves, cottonwood, along with orange- and red-eafed scrub oak, stately ponderosa pine, and rugged juniper make a Foothills hike nearly as rewarding.
—Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
Dead Horse Ranch State Park Hike, bike, camp or go horseback riding along over 20 miles of trails, lined by changing colors as the green cottonwood trees turn to vibrant yellow and orange.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 28 Sep. 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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