Cupressus bakeri Jeps.

Filed As

Cupressaceae
Cupressus bakeri Jeps.

Collector(s)

C. B. Wolf 6166 with E. R. Johnson, 08 Oct 1934

Location

United States of America. California. Siskiyou Co. Modoc Lava Beds, 1 mile northeast of Timbered Crater on Old Stage Road from Dana to Little Hot Springs Valley.

Habitat

Sun. Arid Transition: Arctostaphylos patula, yellow pines. Abundant. Lava rock.

Description

Tree 40-42 ft., spread 30 ft., trunk diameter 20 inches at ground. The trees in this grove are of all sizes up to 45 ft. They are mainly erect with straight central stems. There are lots of young trees. Although in lava rock, the soil seems thicker than many cypress areas, and the trees are thrifty. Many old dead trees are standing, apparently having died of old age. There is no evidence of recent fires. Nearly all trees are haeavily laden with cones. In no way do these trees remind one of the groves of Macnabiana [Cupressus macnabiana]. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

Specimen Notes

Foliage with cones mounted on sheet (NY barcode 16608) and seeds and cones on another sheet (NY barcode 16609).

Identifiers

NY Barcode: 16608

Occurrence ID: f49f1c7f-2a15-44a7-8836-60842552d4c9

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