noun
- plural of cottonweed; plants of various species that have cotton-like or woolly appearance, especially those in the sunflower family
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The cottonweeds grew wild along the roadside.
- Several species of cottonweeds are native to the southwestern United States.
- The botanist identified three different cottonweeds in the field guide.
- Cottonweeds often have silvery, fuzzy leaves that feel soft to the touch.
- The desert landscape was dotted with cottonweeds and other drought-resistant plants.