Torreya jackii (Chinese: 长叶榧树; pinyin: fěishù; lit. 'longleaf torreya') is a species of conifer in the family Taxaceae. Common names include Jack's nutmeg tree,[1] longleaf torreya, Jack torreya,[2] and weeping torreya.[3] It is endemic to eastern China, in Zhejiang, Fujian, and Jiangxi provinces.[4]
Torreya jackii | |
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
(unranked): | Gymnosperms |
Division: | Pinophyta |
Class: | Pinopsida |
Order: | Pinales |
Family: | Taxaceae |
Genus: | Torreya |
Species: | T. jackii |
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Torreya jackii Chun | |
It can be up to 12 metres (39 ft) tall.[4]
It is threatened by habitat loss and logging.[1]
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