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+Chorisia (Ludwig Choris, born 1795, artist of Kotzebue's expedition). Bombacaceae. Spiny trees of S. Amer. (3 species), one of which is somewhat cult. Lvs. alternate, digitate, of 5-7 entire or serrate lfts.: fls. large, with 5 linear or oblong petals, the peduncles axillary or racemose; staminal tube double, the outer one short and with sterile anthers; ovary 5-loculed and many-ovuled: fr. a pear-shaped caps, with many silky seeds. C. speciosa, St. Hil., of Brazil, the "floss silk tree," is cult, in S. Calif., and is adapted to warm glasshouses. It is a medium-sized tree, allied to Ceiba and Bombax. Lfts. lanceolate, acuminate, dentate: calyx irregular, shining outside, but silky inside; petals obtuse, yellowish and brown-striped at the base, pubescent on the back. The soft silk or cotton of the seed-pods is used for pillows and cushions. L.H.B.
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