Cupressaceae

English: Cypress family
Dutch: Cipresfamilie

The Cupressaceae is a large family of conifers comprising about 27-30 genera and 130-140 species. They are distributed worldwide and include some of the oldest and largest trees on Earth, such as the giant sequoias and coast redwoods.

Key Identifying Features

• Leaves: Scale-like or awl-shaped, often in opposite pairs or whorls
• Cones: Usually woody and globose, with shield-shaped scales
• Bark: Often fibrous and stringy
• Resin: Aromatic, often with a distinctive scent

Parent: Plantae