
The silk floss tree, is a species of deciduous tree native to the tropical and subtropical forests of South America. It has a host of local common names, such as "palo borracho". It belongs to the same family as the baobab and the kapok. Another tree of the same genus, "Ceiba chodatii", is often referred to by the same common names.
Similar species: Malvales
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Uploaded Mar 20, 2025. Captured Mar 14, 2025 15:51 in 3400 E Zoo Ct, Tucson, AZ 85716, USA.