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a tree that laughs at fire, water, and the polite concept of dying.
rot-proofCypress wood resists decay for centuries underwater
swamp lungsKnees poke up from roots to breathe air
ancient grumpSome bald cypresses are over 2,600 years old
death treeRomans linked it to mourning and underworld gods
fire allyMany cypress species need fire to release seeds