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Black Gum

Nyssa sylvatica

Photo by Aril
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38.1926, -83.4354

Field Notes

Description:

Bluish-black, loved by many birds, spectacular fall foliage, grows 30-50' tall and 20-30' wide.
Found in Morehead, KY-Eagle Lake Watershed

Habitat:

Deciduous forest

Notes:

Found by Lauren Duffy, Jenna Nichols, Tyler Day, Lucas Cook, Troy Stafford, and Kennedy Womack.

Reference Links:

Tree Details—The Tree Guide at arborday.org

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PublishedNovember 6, 2013

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