Gossypium barbadense (Pima cotton) - Image 11

Botanical names: Gossypium barbadense, Gossypium peruvianum

Common name: Pima cotton

Family: Malvaceae

Origin: Tropical America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowersEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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