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Deodar

Cedrus deodara (Roxb. ex D.Don) G.Don
Deodar
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Cedrus deodara, known as deodar, is a cedar species native to the Himalayas. It is part of the Pinaceae family and was first described in 1830. The species is widely distributed across regions such as TR, ZA, HR, IE, BR, Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Great Britain, IT, PT, AR, Channel Is., Italy, Madeira, Portugal, Spain, England, and Scotland.

Description

Cedrus deodara is a member of the genus Cedrus and is commonly referred to as deodar or Himalayan cedar. It is a native tree of the Himalayas and has been introduced to various regions around the world. The species was published in 1830 and is now cultivated in several countries, including parts of Europe, North America, and South America.

Other common names

DeodarDeodar cedarHimalayan Cedar

Distribution

TR · ZA · HR · IE · BR · Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · GB · IT · PT · AR · Channel Is. · Italy · Madeira · Portugal · Spain · England · Scotland · Wales · Croatia · Slovenia · AL · AM · Global · TW · NO · conterminous 48 United States · Flemish Region

Synonyms

Larix deodaraPinus deodaraAbies deodaraCedrus indicaCedrus libani subsp. deodoraCedrus libani var. deodaraCedrus deodara var. variegataCedrus deodara var. argenteaCedrus deodara var. fastigiataCedrus deodara var. compactaCedrus deodara var. tristisCedrus deodara var. flavaCedrus deodara f. pendulaCedrus deodara f. aureaCedrus deodara f. argenteaCedrus deodara var. aureaPinus deodara var. robustaCedrus deodara f. robustaPinus deodara

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