Nyssa sylvatica
| Scientific Name: | Nyssa sylvatica |
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| Family: | Nyssaceae |
| Common Name: | Black Gum |
| Authority: | Marsh. |
| Etymology: | Nyssa = Greek for "water nymph", sylvatica = Latin for "of the forest" |
| C Value: | 7 |
| Wetness: | UPL |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 3 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Dioecious |
| Flower Type: | Imperfect |
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| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Growth Habit: | Woody |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Alternate |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Margin: | Entire |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | Leaves with an acuminate tip (drip-tip) |
| Gee Whiz: | First tree with leaves that turn red in autumn. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |