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Callitropsis nootkatensis  (D. Don) Florin ex D. P. Little
Alaska cedar
Callitropsis nootkatensis is a tree that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in North America and beyond.
also called Callitropsis nootkatensis
California Rare Plant Rank: 4.3 (limited distribution).
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Observation Search
~22 records in California
yellowone or more occurrences
within a 7.5-minute quadrangle
Genus: Callitropsis
Family: Cupressaceae  
Category: gymnosperm  
PLANTS group:Gymnosperm
Jepson eFlora section: gymnosperm

Wetlands: Equally likely to occur in wetlands and non wetlands

Communities: Red Fir Forest

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + CNPS + PLANTS
Alternate Names:
CNPSChamaecyparis nootkatensis, Cupressus nootkatensis
JEF + PLANTSChamaecyparis nootkatensis
JEF + PLANTSCupressus nootkatensis
Information about  Callitropsis nootkatensis from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (CANO9)

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[Wikipedia] Etymology: The specific epithet nootkatensis is derived from the species being from the area of Nootka Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island, Canada. Both locations are named for the older European name Nootka, given the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nation. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/21/2024).