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Torreya californica  Torr.
California nutmeg,   California torreya
Torreya californica is a tree that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
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Genus: Torreya
Family: Taxaceae  
Category: gymnosperm  
PLANTS group:Gymnosperm
Jepson eFlora section: gymnosperm

Habitat: slopes

Communities: Douglas-Fir Forest, Yellow Pine Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS

Alternate Names:
JEFTorreya myristica
JEFTumion californicum
Information about  Torreya californica from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (TOCA)

Photos on Calflora

Photos on CalPhotos

Google Images

Photos on iNaturalist

ID Tips on PlantID.net

Learn more about Torreya californica: Torreya californica Jepson video: (link added by Mary Ann Machi)

[Wikipedia] Native American Uses: The seeds were reportedly a highly valued food of Indigenous peoples in California. As well, the roots were used for making baskets and the wood for making bows.[4][15] (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).