*Cryptomeria japonica (Thunberg ex Linnaeus f.) D. Don. Common name: Japanese-cedar, Cryptomeria. Habitat: Frequently planted, sometimes persistent. Distribution: Native of e. Asia (China and Japan).
Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia
Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA2, K4, NS, POWO, Farjon (1998), (not treated); Cupressus japonica Thunb. ex L.f.; = n/a — RAB, S. Basionym: Cupressus japonica Thunb. ex L.f. 1781 [1782]
Links to other floras: = Cryptomeria japonica - FNA2
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Height: 50-60 ft.
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native range: southern China & Japan
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