Taxodium distichum

Characteristics
Gymnosperms
Cupressaceae
Taxodium
Taxodium distichum (L.) Rich.
Bald Cypress
tree
6
**
Native AGCP (OBL), EMP (OBL) (NWPL) TN[SNR] KY[S4S5] (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
Armaments
No
Duration
Perennial
General Ecology
Aquatic; Mudflat/Wet Woods
Growth Habit
tree
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Leaf Complexity
simple
Leaf Dissection
0
Leaf Duration
deciduous
Leaf Fragrance
Yes; coniferous; pine
Leaf Petiole Type
subpetiolate; sessile
Leaf Rank
2-ranked
Leaf Type
needle-like
Leaf Venation
one-veined
Leaflet Margins
entire
Leaflet Number
0
Moisture Requirements
Hydric; Inundated
Natural Area Presence
PCSF; LGS; DRU; TRG; LC
Parent Rock
Calcareous; Limestone; Sandstone
Perianth Present
No
Soil Composition
Mineral
Soil pH
Acidic; Alkaline
Unconsolidated Rock
No; Yes
Unconsolidated Size Class
Sand
Woody Herbaceous
Woody
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** Not applicable or data not available.
Classification
Pinales
Taxodium
Taxodium distichum (L.) Rich. - Bald Cypress
Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Ecoregions
  • Southeastern Plains
    • Blackland Prarie
  • Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Ridge and Valley
  • Cumberland Plateau
  • Cumberland Mountains
  • Allegheny Plateau
  • Interior Plateau
    • Bluegrass Region
    • Nashville Basin
    • Pennyroyal Karst Plain
    • Western Highland Rim
    • Eastern Highland Rim
  • Interior River Valleys and Hills
    • Shawnee / Caseyville Hills
  • Mississippi Alluvial Plain
  • Mississippi Valley Loess Plains
Synonyms
Specimens and Distribution

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Range of years during which specimens were collected:

Plant Photos
Taxodium distichum - 20
Taxodium distichum - Milo Pyne View Full Size
Taxodium distichum - 20
Taxodium distichum - Milo Pyne View Full Size
Taxodium distichum - 20
Taxodium distichum - Milo Pyne View Full Size
Taxodium distichum - 20
Taxodium distichum - Milo Pyne View Full Size
Taxodium distichum - 20
Taxodium distichum - Milo Pyne View Full Size
Taxodium distichum - 18
Taxodium distichum - Sunny Fleming View Full Size
Taxodium distichum - 21
Taxodium distichum - Tara Littlefield View Full Size
Taxodium distichum - 19
Taxodium distichum - Theo Witsell View Full Size
Taxodium distichum - 19
Taxodium distichum - Theo Witsell View Full Size
Taxodium distichum - 19
Taxodium distichum - Theo Witsell View Full Size
Taxodium distichum - 2
Taxodium distichum - Joey Shaw View Full Size