The Senator, Remarkable tree in US
The Senator was an ancient and iconic pond cypress (Taxodium ascendens) in Florida.
Known to be approximately 3,500 years old, The Senator was the oldest pond cypress in the world.
The tree was a notable tourist spot and cultural symbol of the local area.
Visit The Senator's sister tree, Lady Liberty, in the same park.
The Senator was named after Florida State senator M.O. Overstreet who donated the tree and surrounding land.
Location: Florida
Source: Wikimedia
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