What is another word for tupelo family?
Pronunciation: [tjuːpˈiːlə͡ʊ fˈamɪli] (IPA) 
Tupelo family is a specific term used to describe a group of trees that belong to the Nyssaceae family. However, there are a few synonyms that can be used to describe this family of trees. They include the black gum family, pepperidge family, and sour gum family. The black gum family reference the dark colors of the bark and leaves, while the sour gum family is derived from the sour-tasting fruit that some species produce. The pepperidge family comes from the Native American word for the tree, which means "tree with swollen ankles." Regardless of the name used, the tupelo family remains an important source of food, wood, and habitat for many species.
