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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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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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