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Cupressus macrocarpa Hartw. ex Gordon

Monterey cypress (Cupressaceae)

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The twigs of Cupressus macrocarpa spread 3-dimensionally, not just in a plane; individual leaves are blunt-tipped.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-06-26

 Monterey cypress / Cupressus macrocarpa: The twigs of _Cupressus macrocarpa_ spread 3-dimensionally, not just in a plane; individual leaves are blunt-tipped.

The seed-cones of Cupressus macrocarpa are usually more than 2 cm across, unlike those of Cupressus × leylandii.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-06-26

 Monterey cypress / Cupressus macrocarpa: The seed-cones of _Cupressus macrocarpa_ are usually more than 2 cm across, unlike those of _Cupressus_ × _leylandii_.

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