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Gossypium barbadense

Plants

Family: Malvaceae · Genus: Gossypium

Gossypium barbadense

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Gossypium barbadense is one of several species of cotton. It is in the mallow family. It has been cultivated since antiquity, but has been especially prized since a form with particularly long fibers was developed in the 19th century. Other names associated with this species include Sea Island, Egyptian, Pima, and extra-long staple (ELS) cotton.

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Growing details and traits for Gossypium barbadense in the Library.

No cultivars in the Library yet — the full profile above covers the species itself.