We have lots of Cottonwood trees in our area.  They are beautiful trees, providing shade, homes to birds, and shelter to those in need.

Every year thier blooms turn into seeds…just like everything else in the plant world.

The seeds look like cotton.

The wind flings those little cotton seeds far and wide, so the ground around, under and several feet away from the tree looks like it snowed in June.

(They are terribly allergy producing, also)

So there you are…a tree found along creeks, streams and rivers.  A sure mark of water for pioneers or those traveling across this bright beautiful land of ours.

Linda