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California torreya
Torreya californica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Pinopsida βΊOrder: Pinales βΊFamily: Taxaceae βΊGenus: Torreya
About
Torreya californica is a species of conifer endemic to California, occurring in the Pacific Coast Ranges and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. It is commonly known as California torreya or California nutmeg tree (although not closely related to true nutmeg).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of California torreya is Torreya californica.
- California torreya belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- California torreya belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- California torreya belongs to the class Pinopsida.
- California torreya belongs to the order Pinales.
- California torreya belongs to the family Taxaceae.
- California torreya belongs to the genus Torreya.