Torreya californica California nutmeg (Cephalotaxaceae) Evergreen tree

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Torreya californica
California nutmeg
Evergreen tree
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The Torreya californica plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California. It is a member of the Cephalotaxaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as California nutmeg. Some home gardeners know the variety as T. myristica. Tumion californicum.

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Latin Name:  Torreya californica
Common Name:  California nutmeg
Family:  Cephalotaxaceae
Author:  Torr.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:  8

Habitat:  Borders of mountain streams, cool shady slopes and canyons, 900 - 1400 metres[71, 82].

Medicinal Information: The nuts have been chewed as a treatment for indigestion[257]. A decoction of the nuts has been used in the treatment of tuberculosis[257]. The crushed seeds have been rubbed on the temples in the treatment of headaches[257]. They have also been rubbed on the body to cause sweating in the treatment of chills and fevers[257].

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