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Nyssa biflora Walter
Swamp Tupelo
Synonym(s): Nyssa sylvatica subsp. biflora (Walter) A.E.Murray
Florida native
Swamp tupelo is found in and near the water throughout the southeastern United States, west to Texas, north into Illinois and northeast to New Jersey. Ranges in Florida though the panhandle plus north and central peninsula.
Nyssa biflora is a member of the Nyssaceae - Sour Gum family.
Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants (Institute for Systemic Botany) profile for this species
iNaturalist profile for this species
USDA Plant Profile for this species
Date record last modified: Jul 16, 2025
