Cypress Trees

I will try my best to write enthusiastically about these trees, although they are rather dull in comparison to my other entries.  They are cypress trees, of course, and I'm pretty sure they are "bald cypresses," which are found throughout Florida.

They are the state tree of Lousiana (interesting factoid) and usually grows to about 30 - 35 meters high, more or less.  The wood is very useful for decorative purposes, such as paneling and carving.

I didn't know this, but apparently The Senator is a cypress tree!  I visited it about 3 years ago and was amazed at its size, but I guess I just assumed it to be some kind of oak.  To the non-naturalist mind, BIG TREE = OAK.

I'll post some pics of The Senator next.  They're a few years old, but I think it will still count.

In other news, I wonder if my instructor minds that I'm not overly fond of trees.  Maybe he will appreciate me being honest instead of pretending to be interested in cypresses to please him or get a good grade.  Although if I want to be a proper naturalist (and I do), I better start taking an interest in them, and soon.