Where does the name of the cottonwood tree come from?
A Cotton-like seeds
B Provides shade for sheep
C Cottontail rabbits nibble on the bark
Populus, commonly known as cottonwood, is a species of tree native to North America, Asia and Europe. The trees grow cottony seeds, which have given them their descriptive name. The structure of the seeds helps them travel with the wind before settling on the ground.
The correct answer is Cotton-like seeds.