Definitions for "Gossypium"
A genus of plants which yield the cotton of the arts. The species are much confused. G. herbaceum is the name given to the common cotton plant, while the long-stapled sea-island cotton is produced by G. Barbadense, a shrubby variety. There are several other kinds besides these.
herbs and shrubs and small trees: cotton
The generic natne of the cotton plant. Note: Almost all cotton grown commercially belongs to one of only four species, Gossypium barbadense, Gossypium herbaceumi, Gossypium herbaceum, and Gossypium arboreum.