noun
bald cypress; Taxodium distichum
A deciduous conifer native to the southeastern United States, known for its 'knees' and swamp habitat. In Japanese, often encountered in botanical or gardening contexts.
See also: 落羽松
沼杉は湿地に生える落葉針葉樹です。
The bald cypress is a deciduous conifer that grows in wetlands.
公園の池のそばに沼杉が植えられている。
Bald cypresses are planted by the pond in the park.
落羽松 is another Japanese name for the same tree (Taxodium distichum), but 沼杉 is more common. 落羽松 literally means 'shedding-feather pine', referring to its deciduous nature.
Compound of 沼 (numa, 'swamp') and 杉 (sugi, 'cedar'), referring to its habitat and resemblance to cedars. The reading is a straightforward kun'yomi combination.