Scientific Name: Nyssa sylvatica Marshall

Caption: Fall color

Photographer: Anne McCormack

Image Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mccormacka/5074234772/

Locality: Kirkwood, Missouri, United States (38.569105, -90.42057)

Notes: Black gum leaves (<i>Nyssa sylvatica</i>) are turning brilliant yellow. Love the bark! More about Black Gum at <a href='http://gardeningwithbinoculars.blogspot.com/2010/11/mystery-of-black-gums.html' rel='nofollow'>The Mystery of the Black Gums</a>!

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