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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Cooler months allow visitors to explore at a quieter pace and revel in the area’s beautiful landscapes, from mesmerizing bald cypress swamps to serene waters for paddling.
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AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
In Central Texas, look for changing colors on bald cypress trees — which typically grow along our rivers and lakes — red oaks, pecan trees and cedar elms.
—Bob Gee, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
In Central Texas, look for changing colors on bald cypress trees — which typically grow along our rivers and lakes — red oaks, pecan trees and cedar elms.
—Bob Gee, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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“Bald cypress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bald%20cypress. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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