Californian Nutmeg

Torreya californica

Torreya californica is a species of conifer endemic to California, occurring in the Pacific Coast Ranges and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. It is commonly known as California torreya or California nutmeg tree. It is one of only two species of genus Torreya that are native to North America. A slow-growing subcanopy tree, it is listed as "vulnerable" in the IUCN Red List.

Scientific name
Torreya californica
Family
Taxaceae
IUCN status
VU