Calflora Taxon Report
Torreya californica  Torr.
California nutmeg, California torreya
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2022 SPI Botany
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2022 Jenell Jackson
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2017 Ken Hickman
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2022 Claire Brown
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2020 R.A. Chasey
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2020 Ken Hickman
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2025 Don Thomas
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2018 Mary Conway
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2021 Jacob Martin
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2021 R.A. Chasey
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2023 Catherine Capone
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2024 David popp
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2025 Don Thomas
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2012 MMWD
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2023 Don Thomas
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2023 R.A. Chasey
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2022 Don Thomas
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2021 Leha Carpenter
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2019 David Magney
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2024 Ryan O'Dell
Torreya californica is a tree that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
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Genus: Torreya
Family: Taxaceae  
Category: gymnosperm  
PLANTS group:Gymnosperm
Jepson eFlora section: gymnosperm
Habitat: slopes

Communities: Douglas-Fir Forest, Yellow Pine Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO
Alternate Names:
JEFTorreya myristica
JEFTumion californicum
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Learn more about Torreya californica: Torreya californica Jepson video: (link added by Mary Ann Machi)

[Wikipedia] Native American Uses: The seeds were reportedly a highly valued food of Indigenous peoples in California. As well, the roots were used for making baskets and the wood for making bows.[4][15] (link added by Mary Ann Machi)

Suggested Citation
“Calflora - Taxon Report.” The Calflora Database, a non-profit organization. .

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