Japanese torreya

Japanese torreya

plant
also called  nut-bearing torreya , or  Kaya (Torreya nucifera) 
 an ornamental evergreen timber tree of the yew family (Taxaceae), native to the southern islands of Japan. Although it is the hardiest species of its genus and may be 10 to 25 m (about 35 to 80 feet) tall, it assumes a shrubby form in less temperate areas. Spreading, horizontal, or slightly ascending branches give the tree a compact ovoid or pyramidal head. The bark is smooth and red but on old trees may become brownish and flaky. The curved, lance-shaped leaves are rigid, spiny pointed, and dark glossy green on the upper side; they emit a pungent, disagreeable odour when bruised. The seeds, 2 to 2.5 cm (about 0.75 inch to 1 inch) long, are used for food in Japan; they contain an oil used in cooking. The fleshy seed covering, or aril, is light green in colour, sometimes tinged with purple. The yellowish, durable wood is used for furniture, cabinetry, carving, and articles of turnery.

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  • Torreya — nucifera Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae …   Wikipedia

  • Torreya nucifera — riešutinė torėja statusas T sritis vardynas apibrėžtis Kukmedinių šeimos aliejinis augalas (Torreya nucifera), brandina valgomas sėklas. Paplitęs Azijos rytuose (Japonijoje). atitikmenys: lot. Taxus nucifera; Torreya nucifera; Tumion nuciferum… …   Lithuanian dictionary (lietuvių žodynas)

  • Japanese nutmeg — riešutinė torėja statusas T sritis vardynas apibrėžtis Kukmedinių šeimos aliejinis augalas (Torreya nucifera), brandina valgomas sėklas. Paplitęs Azijos rytuose (Japonijoje). atitikmenys: lot. Taxus nucifera; Torreya nucifera; Tumion nuciferum… …   Lithuanian dictionary (lietuvių žodynas)

  • Japanese-nutmeg — riešutinė torėja statusas T sritis vardynas apibrėžtis Kukmedinių šeimos aliejinis augalas (Torreya nucifera), brandina valgomas sėklas. Paplitęs Azijos rytuose (Japonijoje). atitikmenys: lot. Taxus nucifera; Torreya nucifera; Tumion nuciferum… …   Lithuanian dictionary (lietuvių žodynas)

  • Torreya nucifera — ID 84607 Symbol Key TONU3 Common Name Japanese torreya Family Taxaceae Category Gymnosperm Division Coniferophyta US Nativity Cultivated, or not in the U.S. US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution N/A Growth Habit N/A …   USDA Plant Characteristics

  • Torreya — ▪ plant genus       a genus of approximately six species of ornamental trees and shrubs in the yew family (Taxaceae), distributed in localized areas of the western and southeastern United States, China, and Japan. Torreyas have persistent, linear …   Universalium

  • Torreya nucifera (L.) Siebold & Zucc. — Symbol TONU3 Common Name Japanese torreya Botanical Family Taxaceae …   Scientific plant list

  • Torreya nucifera (L.) Siebold & Zucc. — Symbol TONU3 Common Name Japanese torreya Botanical Family Taxaceae …   Scientific plant list

  • Torreya nucifera — Taxobox name = Torreya nucifera status = LR/lc | status system = IUCN2.3 image width = 240px image caption = Torreya nucifera foliage regnum = Plantae divisio = Pinophyta classis = Pinopsida ordo = Pinales familia = Taxaceae (Cephalotaxaceae)… …   Wikipedia

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