Mystery tree, a conifer found in Southern wetlands

Posted 11/28/09

Sweet is the swamp with its secrets,

Until we meet a snake;

'Tis then we sigh for houses,

And our departure take.

— Emily Dickinson

I must here disagree with Ms. Dickinson. Sure enough, a swamp has plenty of secrets, and snakes are …

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