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kapok n

A silky fibre obtained from seed pods of the silk-cotton tree (Ceiba pentandra) used for insulation and stuffing for mattresses, pillows, etc. The silk-cotton tree (Ceiba pentandra). The cotton tree, Malabar silk-cotton tree, or red silk-cotton tree (Bombax ceiba). Today is the International Day of the Tropics, which is recognized by the United Nations to highlight the important role that countries in tropical areas of the world play in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and to raise awareness about the challenges faced by these areas.

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