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Hesperocyparis lusitanica, the Mexican cypress, cedar-of-Goa or Goa cedar, is a species of cypress native to Mexico and Central America. It has also been introduced to Belize, Costa Rica and Nicaragua, growing at 1,200–3,000 metres (3,900–9,800 ft) altitude.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Hesperocyparis
- Family
- Cupressaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Cypress en Cedar of Goa en Mexican cypress en Portuguese cypress en Mexican Cedar en Lusitanian Cedar en Cedar-of-Goa en Asparagus fern
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