Key Identification Features
- Bees pollinate its flowers, and the tree is known for attracting wildlife.
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🌿 Identification Guide
How to Identify Nyssaceae
Nyssaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Cornales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Nyssaceae Species
Davidia involucrata Baill.
Davidia involucrata Baill.
Davidia involucrata Baill., the dove tree, is a Chinese ornamental tree famous f…
Camptotheca acuminata Decne.
Camptotheca acuminata Decne.
Camptotheca acuminata is a deciduous tree, source of chemicals used to make comm…
Nyssa aquatica L.
Nyssa aquatica L.
Nyssa aquatica, or water tupelo, is a large long-lived Southeastern US swamp tre…
Nyssa biflora Walter
Nyssa biflora Walter
Nyssa biflora (swamp tupelo) is a flood-tolerant North American tree that grows …
Nyssa sylvatica Marshall
Nyssa sylvatica Marshall
Nyssa sylvatica Marshall, the black tupelo, is a long-lived North American decid…
Nyssa ogeche W.Bartram ex Marshall
Nyssa ogeche W.Bartram ex Marshall
Nyssa ogeche (Ogeechee tupelo) is a deciduous tree endemic to southeastern US, u…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Nyssaceae?
Nyssaceae plants belong to the Cornales order in the Plantae kingdom. Bees pollinate its flowers, and the tree is known for attracting wildlife. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Nyssaceae?
Nyssaceae is classified in the order Cornales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
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