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Nyssa sylvatica



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Nyssa sylvatica
Black gum, Black tupelo

Appearing as the foliage emerges, the greenish-white polygamo-dioecious flowers are ornamentally insignificant.

Penduncled clusters with multiple flowers

Peduncled clusters of 2-4 appearing in the axils
 
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