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Bald Cyprus

Taxodium distichum

Photo by MadGrady
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Tall, straight, bayou growing tree

Habitat:

Honey Island Swamp, LA

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Taxodium distichum

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Comments (2)
MadGrady
Thanks :) it was super spooky back in the swamp
Leuba Ridgway
Cypress and swamp - I didn't think they'd go together. I've seen other spottings of these on PN that show the branches and leaves as well but this shot at night is spooky & good. The trees are magnificent with spanish moss hanging off their branches. Thanks.

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PublishedMay 25, 2014

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