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Which one is the American cotton?

A. Gossypium arboreum

B. Gossypium herbaceum

C. Gossypium hirsutum

D. Gossypium barbadense

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Gossypium hirsutum is also known as upland cotton or American cotton.
The United States, the world’s largest exporter of cotton, constitutes nearly 95% of all cotton production.
It is native to America which is why also called American or Mexican cotton.

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