👉 Gossypol is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rosaceae. It contains around 14 species, including the common gossypus (also known as "gossypola" or "gossypium") and its closely related species such as the longleaf gossypus, the white gossypus, and the shortleaf gossypus. These plants are native to eastern North America and are commonly cultivated for their edible flowers and foliage.