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cottontree
Scientific Name: Bombax
Family: Bombacaceae
Category: Dicot
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Cotton Tree: A Multifaceted Name
The name "Cotton Tree" appears in various contexts, from geographic locations and businesses to a historically significant tree. This page explores the different meanings and associations linked to this name.
Places and Businesses Named "Cotton Tree"
- Freetown, Sierra Leone: The Cotton Tree is a major historical symbol.
- Cotton Tree, Queensland, Australia: A location on the Sunshine Coast, near Maroochydore.
- Cayman Islands: A location with hotels and tourism.
- Belize: Home to Cotton Tree Lodge, an eco-friendly jungle lodge.
- Various Businesses: Many businesses across the world, from butcher shops and cafes to accommodation providers, incorporate the name "Cotton Tree."
Historical Significance
- Ceiba pentandra in Freetown: The Cotton Tree in Freetown, Sierra Leone, is a Ceiba pentandra, estimated to be 500 years old by some accounts. It is considered a symbol of the city.
Other Meanings
- Bombax ceiba: A tree species commonly known as Cotton Tree.