362 observationsEndangered
Gowen cypress
Hesperocyparis goveniana
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Pinopsida βΊOrder: Pinales βΊFamily: Cupressaceae βΊGenus: Hesperocyparis
About
Hesperocyparis goveniana commonly known as Californian cypress and Gowen cypress, is a species of western cypress that is endemic to a small area of coastal California near Monterey. It was formerly classified as Cupressus goveniana.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Gowen cypress is Hesperocyparis goveniana.
- Gowen cypress belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Gowen cypress belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Gowen cypress belongs to the class Pinopsida.
- Gowen cypress belongs to the order Pinales.
- Gowen cypress belongs to the family Cupressaceae.
- Gowen cypress belongs to the genus Hesperocyparis.