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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]
Quercus nigra is a medium-sized deciduous tree, growing up to 30 meters (98 feet) tall with a trunk up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) in diameter.Young trees have a smooth, brown bark that becomes gray-black with rough scaly ridges as the tree matures.
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.
Amorphophallus titanum can grow up to 10 feet tall and takes an average of seven to 10 years to bloom for the first time. "I liken the smell to a dead possum," Sydney Botanic Gardens chief ...
Carya aquatica, the bitter pecan or water hickory, is a large tree, that can grow over 30 metres (98 ft) tall of the Juglandaceae or walnut family. In the American South it is a dominant plant species found on clay flats and backwater areas near streams and rivers.
Eucalyptus robusta, commonly known as swamp mahogany or swamp messmate, is a tree native to eastern Australia.Growing in swampy or waterlogged soils, it is up to 30 m (100 ft) high with thick spongy reddish-brown bark and dark green broad leaves, which help form a dense canopy.
Deforestation of tropical wet forests has caused many native species to become endangered or extinct at an alarming rate. The Tropical Wet Forests around the globe are being deforested at an alarming rate. For example, some counties like Florida have lost 50% [33] of their tropical wet forest habitat, and Costa Rica has lost about 90%. [34]
Betula nigra is a deciduous tree growing to 25–30 meters (80–100 ft) with a trunk 50 to 150 centimeters (20 to 60 in) in diameter. The base of the tree is often divided into multiple slender trunks.