Japanese Cedar
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Family | Cupressaceae |
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Scientific name | Cryptomeria |
Rank | Genus |
Higher classification | Taxodioideae |
Division | Pinophyta |
Class | Pinopsida |
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ID | 1219077 |
About Japanese Cedar
Cryptomeria is a monotypic genus of conifer in the cypress family Cupressaceae, formerly belonging to the family Taxodiaceae. It includes only one species, Cryptomeria japonica. It is endemic to Japan, where it is known as sugi. The tree is called Japanese cedar or Japanese redwood in English.