Steelhead or dwarf cypress
Callitris monticola
About
Callitris monticola, commonly known as the steelhead or dwarf cypress, is a species of conifer in the family Cupressaceae. It is found only in Australia, occurring in the states of Queensland and New South Wales and is considered vulnerable due to its restricted distribution.
- Family
- Cupressaceae
How to use it
The dwarf cypress is primarily valued for its ecological role in its native habitat. It provides shelter and food for various wildlife species, contributing to the biodiversity of the regions in Queensland and New South Wales where it grows.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
The dwarf cypress is not eaten by humans, so you won't find it in any recipes. Instead, this tree plays an important role in its native ecosystem, providing habitat and support for local wildlife.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Callitris monticola
- Slug
- callitris-monticola
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Genus
- Callitris
- Species
- monticola
- Wikidata QID
- Q2934278
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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