Guyana, Demerara-Mahaica Region, Georgetown, Silk Cotton or Kapok tree, Ceiba pentandra, in the Botanical Gardens. In the foreground are lotus plants.

Guyana, Demerara-Mahaica Region, Georgetown, Silk Cotton or Kapok tree, Ceiba pentandra, in the Botanical Gardens. A large agave plant is flowering at left.

Cotton lavender, Santolina, Santolina chamaecyparissus, Bright yellow coloured globe shaped flowers growing outdoor.-

Cotton lavender, Santolina, Santolina chamaecyparissus, Bright yellow coloured globe shaped flowers growing outdoor.-

Tupelo, Nyssa sylvatica, Close view of a sprig of vibrant orange autumn leaves.

Tupelo, Nyssa sylvatica, Vibrant orange autumn leaves against blue sky.

Tupelo, Nyssa sylvatica, Close view of a sprig of vibrant orange autumn leaves.

Thistle, Cotton thistle, Onopordum acanthium.

Thistle, Onopordum acanthium. Scotch or Cotton thistle single flower stem with spiny leaves, base of flower and bracts.

Cotton Lavender, Santolina, Santolina.

Cotton, Gossypium.

Cotton lavender, Santolina, Santolina chamaecyparissus.