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Wetland and Aquatic Plants of Oklahoma

Interactive Keys: Woody

2. Broad leaf

Tupeloes (Nyssaceae)   

Black gum
(Nyssa sylvatica Marsh)
Native perennial
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Nyssa sylvatic map                         Nyssa sylvatica

Notes: Black gum is widely planted in the South as a shade tree. Presents a beautiful display of fall color.  The wood is used for furniture, boxes and crates, railroad ties, and pulpwood. Nyssa means "water nymph"; sylvatica refers to the wooded habitat.

NWI status: FAC




Last update: 2/03/04
Comments to : Bruce Hoagland

bhoagland@ou.edu

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