Nyssa aquatica
Family: Nyssaceae
Water Tupelo (Nyssa aquatica) is a Florida native tree. A large deciduous tree with glossy green leaves that turn brilliant yellow in fall. It develops a distinctive swollen base when growing in standing water. The tree produces small flowers followed by dark purple drupes. Habitats: wetland, swamp,
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A large deciduous tree with glossy green leaves that turn brilliant yellow in fall. It develops a distinctive swollen base when growing in standing water. The tree produces small flowers followed by dark purple drupes.
