Thujopsis () is a genus of conifer in the cypress family, Cupressaceae, the sole member of which is Thujopsis dolabrata. It is endemic to Japan, where it is known as asunaro (あすなろ). It is similar to the closely related genus Thuja (arborvitae), differing in its broader, thicker leaves and cones.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Hiba being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Chamaecyparis pisifera
- Fokienia hodginsii
- Chamaecyparis obtusa
- Calocedrus formosana
- Chamaecyparis lawsoniana
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Pinopsida
- Order
- Pinales
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Genus
- Thujopsis
- Species
- Thujopsis dolabrata
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