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Bigcone Douglas-fir
Pseudotsuga macrocarpa
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Pinopsida βΊOrder: Pinales βΊFamily: Pinaceae βΊGenus: Pseudotsuga
About
Pseudotsuga macrocarpa, commonly called the bigcone spruce or bigcone Douglas-fir, is an evergreen conifer native to the mountains of southern California, It is notable for having the largest (by far) cones in its Pseudotsuga genus, hence the name.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Bigcone Douglas-fir is Pseudotsuga macrocarpa.
- Bigcone Douglas-fir belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Bigcone Douglas-fir belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Bigcone Douglas-fir belongs to the class Pinopsida.
- Bigcone Douglas-fir belongs to the order Pinales.
- Bigcone Douglas-fir belongs to the family Pinaceae.
- Bigcone Douglas-fir belongs to the genus Pseudotsuga.