Tsuga heterophylla

Name and publication

Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg., Silva 12: 73 (1899).

Description

The brown cones of western hemlock are 2-3 cm long x 1-2 cm wide.

Nativity and distribution

Tsuga heterophylla is native to western North America.

Family

Pinaceae

Synonymy

Abies heterophylla Raf.

 cones, lateral view; photo by Lyndon Photography

cones, lateral view; photo by Lyndon Photography

 cones, top (left) and stem-end (right) views; photo by Lyndon Photography

cones, top (left) and stem-end (right) views; photo by Lyndon Photography