Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Nyssa sylvatica - Sour Gum

also known as Tupelo or Black Gum

Nyssa sylvatica - Nyssa, named for Nyssa, a Greek water nymph; sylvatica, growing in forest or woods.







Horizontal branching habit is common and apparent in winter silhouette.
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