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Photographer: Michael Clayton
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Family Pinaceae
Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carrière
eastern hemlock, hemlock, northern hemlock
Tsuga: Japanese name of one of the species
canadensis: of or referring to Canada
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Status: | Native |
Plant: | rounded top perennial, 60'-70' tall, evergreen tree; stems flexible, rough when leafless |
Fruit: | 5/8"-1" cones |
Leaf: | needles with 2 white bands beneath, flat single 5/16" - 9/16" long |
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