2-1 Cupressaceae, cypress family

Narian C. Munro; Ruth E. Newell; Nicholas M. Hill

Authors

Narian C. Munro Nova Scotia Museum, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Ruth E. Newell E. C. Smith Herbarium, Acadia University, wolfville, Nova Scotia
Nicholas M. Hill Fernhill Institute, Kentville, Nova Scotia; Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia and Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Keywords:

Pinophyte, conifer, evergreen, juniper, cedar, Juniperus, Thuja

Abstract

The cypress family includes only two genera in Nova Scota, juniper and cedar. Juniper is a prostrate tree found on acidic soil in full sun. The bluish fruit has been used to flavour gin. Photo use has been provided by Meghan Crowley, David Mazzerolle, Sean Blaney and Ross Hall.

Author Biographies

Narian C. Munro, Nova Scotia Museum, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Curator of Botany (NSPM)

Ruth E. Newell, E. C. Smith Herbarium, Acadia University, wolfville, Nova Scotia

Curator of the E.C. Smith Herbarium (ACAD)

Nicholas M. Hill, Fernhill Institute, Kentville, Nova Scotia; Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia and Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Director; Adjunct Professor.