California Nutmeg vs Farges Nutmeg Tree

Torreya californica compared with Torreya fargesii

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	California Nutmeg	Farges Nutmeg Tree
Kingdom same	Plantae (Plants)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum same	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class same	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order same	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family same	Taxaceae	Taxaceae
Genus same	Torreya	Torreya
Species	Torreya californica	Torreya fargesii

Evolutionary Relationship

California Nutmeg and Farges Nutmeg Tree share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Torreya.

Conservation Status

California Nutmeg

VU — Vulnerable

Farges Nutmeg Tree

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	California Nutmeg	Farges Nutmeg Tree
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

California Nutmeg

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Farges Nutmeg Tree

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

California Nutmeg

The California Nutmeg (Torreya californica) is a species in the genus Torreya. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.