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Cryptomeria japonica  (L. f.) D. Don
Japanese cedar
Cryptomeria japonica is a tree that is not native to California.
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Genus: Cryptomeria
Family: Cupressaceae  
Category: gymnosperm  
PLANTS group:Gymnosperm
Jepson eFlora section: gymnosperm

Name Status:
Accepted by PLANTS
Information about  Cryptomeria japonica from other sources
USDA PLANTS Profile (CRJA3)

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[Wikipedia] Monotypic Genus: Cryptomeria (literally "hidden parts") is a monotypic genus of conifer in the cypress family Cupressaceae. It includes only one species, Cryptomeria japonica (syn. Cupressus japonica L.f.). (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).