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Mountain Hemlock

Tsuga mertensiana

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (식물)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order
Pinales (구과목)
Family
Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus
Tsuga
Species
Tsuga mertensiana (Mountain Hemlock)

Names in Other Languages

French pruche de Patton

Similar Species in Tsuga

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Sol-song-na-mu
Tsuga sieboldii
Near Threatened
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Carolina Hemlock
Tsuga caroliniana
Near Threatened
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Forrest's Hemlock
Tsuga forrestii
Vulnerable
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Northern Japanese Hemlock
Tsuga diversifolia
Not Evaluated
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Himalayan Hemlock
Tsuga dumosa
Least Concern
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Western Hemlock-spruce
Tsuga heterophylla
Not Evaluated
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Black Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis
Not Evaluated
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Chinese Hemlock
Tsuga chinensis
Least Concern
View all species in Tsuga →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mountain Hemlock?
The scientific name of Mountain Hemlock is Tsuga mertensiana. It belongs to the genus Tsuga.
Where does Mountain Hemlock live?
Mountain Hemlock is found in Distributed across Canada, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Canada, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Mountain Hemlock belong to?
Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana) belongs to the genus Tsuga, which is part of the taxonomic family Pinaceae.
What kingdom does Mountain Hemlock belong to?
Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of Mountain Hemlock?
The closest relatives of Mountain Hemlock in the genus Tsuga include Sol-song-na-mu, Carolina Hemlock, Forrest's Hemlock, Northern Japanese Hemlock, Himalayan Hemlock.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Tsuga — 9 Species

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Sol-song-na-mu
Tsuga sieboldii
NT 🐾
Carolina Hemlock
Tsuga caroliniana
NT
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Mountain Hemlock
Tsuga mertensiana
NE
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Forrest's Hemlock
Tsuga forrestii
VU 🐾
Northern Japanese Hemlock
Tsuga diversifolia
NE 🐾
Himalayan Hemlock
Tsuga dumosa
LC 🐾
Western Hemlock-spruce
Tsuga heterophylla
NE 🐾
Black Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis
NE 🐾
Chinese Hemlock
Tsuga chinensis
LC
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