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Identify the Gums

Trees in the Dogwood Family - Cornaceae

By Steve Nix, About.com

Black Gum

Tupelo Gum

Photo by Steve Nix
Cornaceae - Watson/Dallwitz

Description by Individual Species

Leaves: alternate, simple, not toothed.

Bark: deeply furrowed.

Fruit: elliptical berry.

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