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].

General Uses: The roots have been used as splints in basketry[257]. Wood - straight-grained, strong, light, soft, easily worked. Of no commercial value[229], though it is occasionally used for fence posts[82, 229].

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