Plant · GBIF taxon 2684191
baldcypress
Taxodium distichumAlso known as Bald Cypress, Swamp Cypress
Baldcypress is a deciduous conifer with feathery branchlets that turn copper before falling. Mature wetland trees often have flared buttressed trunks and woody knees rising around the root system.
deciduous coniferswamp treebuttressed trunk
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Produces energy through photosynthesis and absorbs water and minerals through woody roots
Predators
- baldcypress leafrollers
- boring beetles
- nutria
ThreatsWetland drainage, altered river flow, saltwater intrusion, logging, and severe storms
HabitatsSwamps, river floodplains, lake margins, sloughs, and seasonally flooded forests
Life spanExceptionally long-lived, with old trees surviving for many centuries
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyCupressaceae
- SpeciesTaxodium distichum
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Submerged roots and deep mud can create hazards around wetland trees.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Look for flat feathery sprays, a flared trunk, and nearby woody knees.
- Protect: Keep boats and feet from striking exposed roots in shallow water.
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