72,426 observationsNear Threatened
eastern hemlock
Tsuga canadensis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Pinaceae ›Genus: Tsuga
About
Tsuga canadensis, also known as eastern hemlock, eastern hemlock-spruce or Canadian hemlock, and in the French-speaking regions of Canada as pruche du Canada, is a coniferous tree native to eastern North America. It is the state tree of Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of eastern hemlock is Tsuga canadensis.
- eastern hemlock belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- eastern hemlock belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- eastern hemlock belongs to the class Pinopsida.
- eastern hemlock belongs to the order Pinales.
- eastern hemlock belongs to the family Pinaceae.
- eastern hemlock belongs to the genus Tsuga.