Cotton is a photograph by Marty Fancy which was uploaded on November 5th, 2013.
Cotton
Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective capsule, around the seeds of cotton plants of the genus Gossypium. The... more
by Marty Fancy
Title
Cotton
Artist
Marty Fancy
Medium
Photograph
Description
Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective capsule, around the seeds of cotton plants of the genus Gossypium. The fiber is almost pure cellulose. Under natural conditions, the cotton bolls will tend to increase the dispersion of the seeds.
The plant is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions around the world, including the Americas, Africa, and India. The greatest diversity of wild cotton species is found in Mexico, followed by Australia and Africa.
This cotton was growing in Craven County, North Carolina.
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November 5th, 2013
