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Cupressaceae
Hesperotropsis

not marked as a favorite taxon *Hesperotropsis leylandii (A.B. Jackson & Dallimore) Garland & Gerry Moore. Common name: Leyland Cypress. Habitat: Frequently planted, sometimes persistent in overgrown areas where it can seem naturalized; of garden origin.

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Origin/Endemic status: Garden origin

Taxonomy Comments: A horticulturally popular hybrid between Callitropsis nootkatensis and Hesperocyparis macrocarpa. Basionym: Cupressus ×leylandii A.B.Jacks. & Dallim. 1926

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