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Atlas cedar

Cedrus atlantica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Pinaceae ›Genus: Cedrus

About

Cedrus atlantica, the Atlas cedar, is a cedar native to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco (Middle Atlas, High Atlas), to the Rif, and to the Tell Atlas in Algeria. A majority of the modern sources treat it as a distinct species Cedrus atlantica, but some sources consider it a subspecies of Lebanon cedar (C. libani subsp. atlantica).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Atlas cedar?
The scientific name of Atlas cedar is Cedrus atlantica.
What is the conservation status of Atlas cedar?
The Atlas cedar has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Atlas cedar belong to?
Atlas cedar belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Atlas cedar belong to?
Atlas cedar belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Atlas cedar belong to?
Atlas cedar belongs to the class Pinopsida.
What order does Atlas cedar belong to?
Atlas cedar belongs to the order Pinales.
What family does Atlas cedar belong to?
Atlas cedar belongs to the family Pinaceae.
What genus does Atlas cedar belong to?
Atlas cedar belongs to the genus Cedrus.