California Nutmeg
Torreya californica Torr.
Torreya californica, known as California Nutmeg, is a conifer species native to California. It is found in the Pacific Coast Ranges and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. As a slow-growing subcanopy tree, it is one of two Torreya species native to North America. The IUCN Red List classifies it as 'vulnerable.'
Description
Torreya californica (Torr.) is a member of the Taxaceae family and is endemic to California. It grows in the Pacific Coast Ranges and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. This species is part of the genus Torreya and is known for its slow growth as a subcanopy tree. It is one of two Torreya species native to North America. The IUCN Red List categorizes Torreya californica as 'vulnerable.'
Other common names
California NutmegCalifornia TorreyaStinking CedarCalifornia-nutmegCalifornian Nutmeg
Distribution
Global · California
Synonyms
Torreya myristicaTumion californicum var. littoralisTumion californicumCaryotaxus myristicaFoetataxus myristica
