Nyssa aquatica
Water tupelo
Deciduous tree
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The Nyssa aquatica plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Virginia to Florida, west to Illinois and Texas. It is a member of the Nyssaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Water tupelo. Some home gardeners know the variety as N. uniflora.

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Latin Name:  Nyssa aquatica
Common Name:  Water tupelo
Family:  Nyssaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  30   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Swamps, bottomlands, or sites periodically under water, in soils ranging from clay to rich silts[229].

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