pond cypress
plant
Also known as: Taxodium ascendens, Taxodium distichum v. imbricatum, upland cypress(Show More)
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The pond cypress (Taxodium ascendens) is a deciduous conifer native to the southeastern United States. It is closely related to the bald cypress (T. distichum) but is typically smaller and has awl-shaped or scalelike leaves. Bald cypresses are known for their role in wetland ecosystems, providing habitat and helping with flood control and erosion prevention. Their wood is valued for its resistance to rot. While often considered a variety of bald cypress, the pond cypress is sometimes classified as a separate species.12
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