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.

Silk Floss tree, Ceiba speciosa, Several pink tinged white flowers with prominent stigmas. Against blue sky.

Silk Floss tree, Ceiba speciosa, Two creamy white flowers with brown centres and prominent stigmas.

Silk Floss tree, Ceiba speciosa, Several pink tinged white flowers with prominent stigmas on bare branches.

Silk Floss tree, Ceiba speciosa, Close view of stigma and stamen with flower soft focus behind.

Silk Floss tree, Ceiba speciosa, View from underneath looking up the trunk of tree showing large conical shaped thorns and branches above.

Silk Floss tree, Ceiba speciosa, Several pink tinged white flowers with prominent stigmas.

Silk Floss tree, Ceiba speciosa, Close view along trunk of tree showing large conical shaped thorns.

Silk Floss tree, Ceiba speciosa, Several pink tinged white flowers with prominent stigmas.