Blackgum
Nyssa aquatica L.
Nyssa aquatica, known as Blackgum, is a long-lived tree native to the Southeastern United States. It is part of the Nyssaceae family and is commonly found in swamps and floodplains. The species was first described in 1753 by Linnaeus.
Description
Nyssa aquatica is a member of the genus Nyssa and is widely distributed across the eastern United States, including states such as Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Texas. It is also known by several common names, including water tupelo, cottongum, and wild olive. The species is adapted to wetland environments and is a key component of swamp and floodplain ecosystems. Detailed taxonomic discussions of this species have been published, though no explicit type has been selected in the literature.
Other common names
BlackgumCotton GumSourgumSwamp TupeloTupelo-GumWater GumWater Tupelotupelogum
Distribution
Global · Vermont-US · Alabama · Arkansas · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Kentucky · Louisiana · Mississippi · Missouri · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia
Synonyms
Nyssa angulisansNyssa angulosaNyssa candicans var. grandidentataNyssa dentataNyssa denticulataNyssa grandidentataNyssa palustrisNyssa tomentosaNyssa unifloraStreblina denticulataBumelia denticulata
