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swamp black-gum

Nyssa biflora Walter
swamp black-gum
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Nyssa biflora, commonly known as swamp black-gum, is a species of tree in the Nyssaceae family. It is native to wetland habitats across the United States, with a distribution spanning multiple states in the southeastern and midwestern regions. The species was first described in 1788 by Walter.

Description

Nyssa biflora is a tree species that grows in wetland environments. It is part of the Nyssaceae family and is commonly called swamp black-gum. The species is found in states such as Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and others. It was first published by Walter in 1788.

Other common names

Swamp blackgumswamp tupeloswamp black-gum

Distribution

Global · Alabama · Arkansas · Delaware · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maryland · Mississippi · Missouri · New Jersey · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia

Synonyms

Nyssa biflora var. ursinaNyssa servatilisNyssa sylvatica var. bifloraNyssa sylvatica subsp. bifloraNyssa sylvatica var. ursinaNyssa ursina

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