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Gossifleur is inspired by the {{wp|Gossypium|cotton plant}}, specifically its flower. It is also based on a purported legend that {{g|Sword and Shield}} director [[Shigeru Ohmori]] had heard, of how catching cotton balls floating in the air may bring good luck.<ref name=GameInformer>Shea, Brian (October 4, 2019). "[https://www.gameinformer.com/gallery/2019/10/04/exclusive-pokemon-sword-and-shield-concept-art-gallery Exclusive Pokémon Sword And Shield Concept Art Gallery]." ''Game Informer.''</ref> | Gossifleur is inspired by the {{wp|Gossypium|cotton plant}}, specifically its flower. It is also based on a purported legend that {{g|Sword and Shield}} director [[Shigeru Ohmori]] had heard, of how catching cotton balls floating in the air may bring good luck.<ref name=GameInformer>Shea, Brian (October 4, 2019). "[https://www.gameinformer.com/gallery/2019/10/04/exclusive-pokemon-sword-and-shield-concept-art-gallery Exclusive Pokémon Sword And Shield Concept Art Gallery]." ''Game Informer.''</ref> | ||
Gossifleur may also a reference to the {{wp|Anemone nemorosa|windflower}} (which is common in the {{wp|British Isles}}), or to a variety of {{wp|Folk music|folk songs}} and {{wp|Folk poetry|poems}} dedicated to this plant. | Gossifleur may also be a reference to the {{wp|Anemone nemorosa|windflower}} (which is common in the {{wp|British Isles}}), or to a variety of {{wp|Folk music|folk songs}} and {{wp|Folk poetry|poems}} dedicated to this plant. | ||
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