9,132 observationsNear Threatened
Lawson's cypress
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Cupressaceae ›Genus: Chamaecyparis
About
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, known as Port Orford cedar or Lawson cypress, is a species of conifer in the genus Chamaecyparis, family Cupressaceae. It is native to Oregon and northwestern California, and grows from sea level up to 1,500 m (4,900 ft) in the valleys of the Klamath Mountains, often along streams.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Lawson's cypress is Chamaecyparis lawsoniana.
- Lawson's cypress belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Lawson's cypress belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Lawson's cypress belongs to the class Pinopsida.
- Lawson's cypress belongs to the order Pinales.
- Lawson's cypress belongs to the family Cupressaceae.
- Lawson's cypress belongs to the genus Chamaecyparis.