Kapok
A massive emergent rainforest tree of the Americas, Africa, and Asia, with buttressed roots and pods of silky fibre once used in life jackets.
1 tree starting with the letter K — each with origin, classification, and notes.
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A massive emergent rainforest tree of the Americas, Africa, and Asia, with buttressed roots and pods of silky fibre once used in life jackets.
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