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Ceiba Pentandra.
Ceiba Pentandra - as a noun
Massive tropical tree with deep ridges on its massive trunk and bearing large pods of seeds covered with silky floss; source of the silky kapok fiber
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bombay ceibaceiba treegod treekapoksilk-cotton treewhite silk-cotton treeExample Sentences
"The ceiba pentandra is also known as the silk cotton tree."
"The ceiba pentandra can grow up to 230 feet in height."
"The ceiba pentandra produces large, colorful flowers."
"The wood of the ceiba pentandra is used in traditional medicine."
"In Mayan mythology, the ceiba pentandra is considered the sacred World Tree."
