Gossypium hirsutum L.
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Authority
Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.
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Family
Malvaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Lvs orbicular in outline, with 3–5 entire triangular lobes, cordate at base; fls white, the pet 5–7 cm; 2n=52. Native of C. Amer., cult. in s. U.S. and often appearing in our range as a waif along railways from the south.
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Common Names
upland cotton