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343 red cypress
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Family Name /
Scientific name Chamaecyparis formosensis
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Growth habit It is a slow-growing, but long-lived and ultimately large to very large coniferous tree growing to 55–60 m tall with a trunk up to 7 m in diameter.
Leaf The foliage is arranged in flat sprays; adult leaves are scale-like, 1–3 mm long, with pointed tips, green both above and below with only an inconspicuous stomatal band at the base of each scale-leaf.
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Fruit /
More to learn Convergence effect on the skin and anti-cellulite and prevent a proliferation of body fluids. Also having anthelmintic effect.
Properties The wood is soft, very resistant to decay, and strongly scented
Treats Ease cough, asthma, bronchitis and sore throat.
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