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mountain hemlock

Tsuga mertensiana

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Pinaceae ›Genus: Tsuga

About

Tsuga mertensiana, known as mountain hemlock, is a species of hemlock native to the west coast of North America, with its northwestern limit on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, and its southeastern limit in northern Tulare County, California. Mertensiana refers to Karl Heinrich Mertens (1796–1830), a German botanist who collected the first specimens as a member of a Russian expedition in 1826-1829.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mountain hemlock?
The scientific name of mountain hemlock is Tsuga mertensiana.
What kingdom does mountain hemlock belong to?
mountain hemlock belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does mountain hemlock belong to?
mountain hemlock belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does mountain hemlock belong to?
mountain hemlock belongs to the class Pinopsida.
What order does mountain hemlock belong to?
mountain hemlock belongs to the order Pinales.
What family does mountain hemlock belong to?
mountain hemlock belongs to the family Pinaceae.
What genus does mountain hemlock belong to?
mountain hemlock belongs to the genus Tsuga.