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Canoe Cedar

Thuja plicata

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The Canoe Cedar (Thuja plicata) is a species in the genus Thuja. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Brazil).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Coniferophyta (Conifers)

Class

Pinopsida (Conifers)

Order

Pinales (Coniferales)

Species

Thuja plicata (Canoe Cedar)

Names in Other Languages

French thuya de Lobb

German Riesen-Lebensbaum

Portuguese cipreste

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Canoe Cedar?

The scientific name of Canoe Cedar is Thuja plicata. It belongs to the genus Thuja.

Where does Canoe Cedar live?

Canoe Cedar is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand.

What family does Canoe Cedar belong to?

Canoe Cedar (Thuja plicata) belongs to the genus Thuja, which is part of the taxonomic family Cupressaceae.

What kingdom does Canoe Cedar belong to?

Canoe Cedar (Thuja plicata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Canoe Cedar?

The closest relatives of Canoe Cedar in the genus Thuja include thuja, Korean Arbor-vitae, Japanese Arbor-vitae.