Meaning ofcottonwoodin English

Noun

1. a tree with fluffy catkins (Populus genus)
   The park ranger identified a cottonwood tree by its distinctive leaves.
2. a flowering shrub (Hibiscus tiliaceus)
   The gardener planted a cottonwood shrub in the coastal garden for its beautiful flowers.
3. a tropical tree (Ceiba pentandra)
   The cottonwood tree provides shade for the village.