Widdringtonia nodiflora

(Widdringtonia nodiflora)

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Description

Widdringtonia nodiflora (mountain cypress) is a species of Widdringtonia native to Southern Africa. It usually grows at high altitudes, typically among rocks on mountainsides. Its foliage and wood are highly flammable while its natural habitat is prone to fire. To compensate, the species will coppice from its roots after being burnt down.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Pinophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order:Pinales
Family:Cupressaceae
Genus:Widdringtonia
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