Torreya californica
California Nutmeg, California Torreya
Other regional names: Californian Nutmeg +1 more
- Californian Nutmeg
- Stinking Cedar
Also known as: Caryotaxus myristica (Hook.) Henkel & W.Hochst. +4 more
- Caryotaxus myristica (Hook.) Henkel & W.Hochst.
- Foetataxus myristica (Hook.) J.Nelson
- Torreya myristica Hook.
- Tumion californicum (Torr.) Greene
- Tumion californicum var. littoralis Lemmon
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Taxaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Torreya californica (commonly known as California Nutmeg or California Torreya) is a coniferous tree belonging to the Taxaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Conifer
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California