Taxodium distichum
Bald Cypress, Bald Cypress, Swamp Cypress, White Cypress, Tidewater Red Cypress, Gulf Cypress, Red Cypress
Other regional names: Baldcypress +2 more
- Baldcypress
- Louisiana Cypress
- Marsh Cypress
Also known as: Cupressepinnata disticha (L.) J.Nelson +7 more
- Cupressepinnata disticha (L.) J.Nelson
- Cupressus disticha var. imbricata Nutt.
- Cupressus imbricata Nutt. ex Godr.
- Taxodium distichum var. typica A.Henry
- Taxodium fastigiatum hort. ex Carrière
- Taxodium imbricatum (Nutt.) R.M.Harper
- Taxodium imbricatum hort. ex Carrière
- Taxodium sinense Nois. ex Godr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cupressaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Taxodium distichum (commonly known as Bald Cypress or Swamp Cypress) is a coniferous tree within the Cupressaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Conifer
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guatemala, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Tunisia, Uruguay
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