Sea island cotton belong to

A. Gossyplum arboreum

B. Gossyplum herbaceum

C. Gossypium hirsutum

D. Gossyplum barbadense

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Sea island cotton is the variety of cotton belonging to Gossypium barbadense. It is a tropical, frost-sensitive perennial species that produces yellow-colored flowers and has black seeds. Other names associated with this species include sea island, Egyptian, Pima and extra-long-staple cotton.