Noun
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.
Source: Webster's dictionaryIn bitegmic ovules (e.g. Gossypium described here) both inner and outer integuments contribute to the seed coat formation. Source: Internet
The origin of the genus Gossypium is dated to around 5-10 million years ago. Source: Internet
Consequently, the genus Gossypium has long attracted the attention of scientists. Source: Internet