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Chamaecyparis
Genus

Full scientific name

Chamaecyparis Spach

Number of records
520
Currently classified as a weed
No

This genus is in the family:

Cupressaceae
Family

The genus Chamaecyparis includes:

Chamaecyparis formosensis
Species
Common names
Formosan cypress
Chamaecyparis hodginsii
Species
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana
Species
Common names
Lawson's cypress
Chamaecyparis obtusa
Species
Chamaecyparis pisifera
Species
Common names
Sawara cypress
Chamaecyparis thyoides
Species
Common names
atlantic white cedar
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