Species
Cupressus lusitanica var. lusitanica
Etymology
Cupressus: Classical name, said to be derived from the Greek kuo 'to produce' and pari 'equal', alluding to the symmetrical form of the Italian cypress; alternatively the name is derived from an ancient Latin word for box, the wood once being used for coffins.
Common Name(s)
Mexican cypress
Authority
Cupressus lusitanica Mill. var. lusitanica
Family
Cupressaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Gymnosperm Trees & Shrubs
Flower Colours
No Flowers
Year Naturalised
1989
Origin
Mexico
Reason For Introduction
Forestry
This page last updated on 25 Mar 2010