Foliage and cone from an ornamental tree, Arcata, CA [C.J. Earle].
Common Names
Arartree, alerce (2), sandarac gum tree, gharghar (IUCN).Taxonomic notes
The sole species in Tetraclinis Masters 1892. Syn: Thuja articulata Vahl 1791; Cupressus articulata (Vahl) J. Forbes 1839; Callitris articulata (Vahl) Mirbel 1890.Description
A pyramidal tree 12-15 m tall (2).Range
SE Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Malta in hot, dry areas (1, 2).Big Tree
Oldest
Dendrochronology
Ethnobotany
SE Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Malta in hot, dry areas (1, 2).Observations
Remarks
Listed as rare on the 1996 IUCN Red List (available at various places online; use your search engine).Citations
(1) Silba 1986.(2) "arartree," Britannica Online..
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Edited by Christopher J. Earle
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Last modified on 14-May-1998