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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Hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights adorn the bald cypress trees lining the River Walk and the imposing 50-foot fir that goes up each year at Travis Park.
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Cat Cardenas, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
The ones inscribed along the edge of the Edwards Plateau, such as the Barton Creek greenbelt, are often the most dramatic because of the creekside bald cypresses.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Nov. 2024
Stay at one of four luxury treehouse escapes known as Treehouse Utopia, which are built into centuries-old bald cypress trees and fully furnished and outfitted with an outer deck and a bathroom boasting a walk-in shower.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
But there are several good candidates riding herd along other water-loving species like willow and bald cypress.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024
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Cat Cardenas, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
The ones inscribed along the edge of the Edwards Plateau, such as the Barton Creek greenbelt, are often the most dramatic because of the creekside bald cypresses.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Nov. 2024
Stay at one of four luxury treehouse escapes known as Treehouse Utopia, which are built into centuries-old bald cypress trees and fully furnished and outfitted with an outer deck and a bathroom boasting a walk-in shower.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
But there are several good candidates riding herd along other water-loving species like willow and bald cypress.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024
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“Bald cypress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bald%20cypress. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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