Hesperocyparis macrocarpa
Monterey Cypress, Monterey Cypress
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cupressaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Hesperocyparis macrocarpa (commonly known as Monterey Cypress) is a coniferous tree within the Cupressaceae family. It is found natively in North America. 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
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Amsterdam-St.Paul Is., Argentina Northeast, Eritrea, Falkland Is., France, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Juan Fernández Is., Madeira, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Portugal, Sicilia, South Australia, Spain, St.Helena, Tasmania, Turkey