Taxodium distichum (L.) Rich.

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Plant Details

Scientific Name: Taxodium distichum (L.) Rich.
Family Name: Cupressaceae Gray - Cypress family
Common Name: bald cypress
Symbol: TADI2
Group: Gymnosperm
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 4:10 a.m.

Duration

  • Perennial

Growth Habits

  • Tree

Synonyms

  • Taxodium distichum (L.) Rich. var. nutans (Aiton) Sweet

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