56,065 observationsLeast Concern
northern whitecedar
Thuja occidentalis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Cupressaceae ›Genus: Thuja
About
Thuja occidentalis, also known as northern white-cedar or eastern arborvitae, is an evergreen coniferous tree, in the cypress family Cupressaceae, which is native to eastern Canada and much of the north, central and upper Northeastern United States, but widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753, and the binomial name remains current.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of northern whitecedar is Thuja occidentalis.
- northern whitecedar belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- northern whitecedar belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- northern whitecedar belongs to the class Pinopsida.
- northern whitecedar belongs to the order Pinales.
- northern whitecedar belongs to the family Cupressaceae.
- northern whitecedar belongs to the genus Thuja.