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Richinstore
Its the same as the semul in India.  Thanks

posted by Greenfields on March 11, 2007 at 7:49 PM | link to this | reply

Greenfields,
It's called kapok in Malaysia. However, the pod measured 6 - 8 inches and the fluffy cotton is used to fill pillows and mattresses.

posted by richinstore on March 11, 2007 at 6:31 AM | link to this | reply

Afzal
I am pleased I could take you back to your childhood.  There is so much that just slips out of our minds, yes?

posted by Greenfields on March 10, 2007 at 7:59 PM | link to this | reply

Taps thank you
I am sure you would love to pick one up if you saw it on the ground, under the tree.

posted by Greenfields on March 10, 2007 at 7:58 PM | link to this | reply

You have reminded me of my childhood days when I loved to collect the
cotton flowers.

posted by afzal50 on March 10, 2007 at 7:53 PM | link to this | reply

Greenfields
 
I've never heard of it before.  It sounds very lovely.
 
 
 

posted by TAPS. on March 10, 2007 at 3:06 PM | link to this | reply

Offbeats and TckMtnActvst
I'll post the picture!!

posted by Greenfields on March 10, 2007 at 8:34 AM | link to this | reply

Hi Greenfields...is it naturally red or did Monsanto have something
to do with it? And I agree with OFFBEATS...I'd love to see a pic of it.

posted by RckyMtnActivist on March 10, 2007 at 6:49 AM | link to this | reply

I have never seen one
Wish you post a picture of it!!! Sounds beautiful~

posted by Offy on March 10, 2007 at 6:47 AM | link to this | reply