Nyssa

Nyssa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Cornales Family: Cornaceae Genus: Nyssa
Species
Nyssa aquatica -- water tupelo    Nyssa biflora -- swamp tupelo    Nyssa ogeche -- Ogeechee tupelo    Nyssa sylvatica -- blackgum[?]    Nyssa ursina -- bear tupelo

Nyssa is a small genus of trees with alternate, simple leaves. Most are highly tolerant of wet soils and flooding, some needing to grow in such environments.