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Nyssa aquatica's genus name (Nyssa) refers to a Greek water nymph; [5] the species epithet aquatica, meaning ‘aquatic’, refers to its swamp and wetland habitat. One of the species' common names, tupelo, is of Native American origin, coming from the Creek words ito ‘tree’ and opilwa ‘swamp’; it was in use by the mid-18th century [6]
Nyssa sylvatica 's genus name, Nyssa, refers to a Greek water nymph; [4] the species epithet sylvatica refers to its woodland habitat. [4]The species' common name, tupelo, is of Native American origin, coming from the Creek words ito "tree" and opilwa "swamp"; it was in use by the mid-18th century.
Tupelo / ˈ t uː p ɪ l oʊ /, genus Nyssa / ˈ n ɪ s ə /, [3] is a small genus of deciduous trees with alternate, simple leaves. [ 1 ] [ 4 ] It is sometimes included in the subfamily Nyssoideae of the dogwood family, Cornaceae , but is placed by other authorities in the family Nyssaceae . [ 5 ]
Nyssa ogeche, commonly referred to as Ogeechee tupelo, white tupelo, river lime, ogeechee lime tree, sour gum or wild lime is a deciduous tree. [2] Growing to 15 m (~50 ft), it is in flower from March to May, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The flowers are pollinated by bees. It is noted for attracting wildlife.
Dec. 5—TUPELO — Tupelo officials have laid out their plans for extensive upgrades to three city parks over the next year, which include restrooms, pavilions and other equipment for all three.
The seeds are more deeply grooved than those of black tupelo. [5] Compared to water tupelo, N. aquatica, [8] swamp tupelo also has much smaller leaves. [9] The crown of the tree appears narrow [10] and irregular. [7] Under optimal growth conditions, swamp tupelo can reach heights of 100 feet (30 m) [6] or more. [3]
Nov. 27—TUPELO — While Tupelo Water and Light prepares for an upcoming cold snap, the department contended with a broken water main in south Tupelo. On Monday morning, Tupelo Water & Light ...
Nyssa sinensis (Chinese tupelo) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cornaceae (or Nyssaceae), native to China and Vietnam. [1] Growing to 10 m (33 ft) tall and wide, it is a broadly conical deciduous tree, with oval leaves 15–20 cm (6–8 in) long, which turn brilliant red, orange and yellow in autumn.