bald cypress
noun
1
: a large deciduous conifer (Taxodium distichum of the family Cupressaceae, the cypress family) of southern U.S. swamps that has flexible flat needles and is related to the sequoias
also
: a related tree (T. mucronatum) of Mexico and southern Texas see cone illustration
2
: the hard red wood of bald cypress that is much used for shingles
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This popular park is known for its diverse landscapes, from bald cypress swamps and maritime forests to tidal marshes.
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AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
On the other hand, bald cypress trees drop their leaves every fall.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2025
These many watering holes are reflective of the Lone Star state's varied geographic regions, from bald cypress swamps to mountainous desert lakes.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
Light filters softly through the bald cypress trees.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 11 Jan. 2025
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AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
On the other hand, bald cypress trees drop their leaves every fall.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2025
These many watering holes are reflective of the Lone Star state's varied geographic regions, from bald cypress swamps to mountainous desert lakes.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
Light filters softly through the bald cypress trees.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Bald cypress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bald%20cypress. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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