Black Gum, Pepperidge, Tupelo 



Xyssa sylvatica Marsh. [Nyssa multiflora Wang.] 



1. A 



twig showiiiiE: staminate Inflorescences 



and immature leaves x Va 

 2. A staminate flower, lateral view x 6 

 .3. A twij? showing pistillate inflorescences 



and immature leaves x i/i 

 1. A pistillate flower, lateral view x 6 



5. A branch showing mature leaves and fruit 



X % 

 <j. Drupe, lateral sectional view x - 

 7. I'it. lateral view x 2 

 8 Winter twig x Vj 



