Cedrus brevifolia

Cedrus brevifolia
A young tree in Cyprus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Division:Pinophyta
Class:Pinopsida
Order:Pinales
Family:Pinaceae
Genus:Cedrus
Species: C. brevifolia
Binomial name
Cedrus brevifolia
A.Henry ex Elwes & A.Henry
Synonyms

Cedrus brevifolia, the Cyprus cedar, is a species of conifer in the genus Cedrus. It is native to the Troödos Mountains[1] of central Cyprus.[2] It grows in the Pafos State Forest. It is often considered to be a synonym of Cedrus libani.(lebanese cedars) [3]

References

  1. "Cyprus Mediterranean forests". Terrestrial Ecoregions. World Wildlife Fund.
  2. http://md1.csa.com/partners/viewrecord.php?requester=gs&collection=ENV&recid=2621893&q=&uid=789115009&setcookie=yes
  3. "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species". Retrieved 30 August 2014.


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