Arborvitae

A tree or shrub, sometimes called the tree of life, belonging to the genus Thuja of the order Pinales. Arborvitae is characterized by flattened branchlets with two types of scalelike leaves. At the edges of the branchlets, the leaves may be keeled or rounded; on the upper and lower surfaces, they ar...

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Main Authors: Arthur H. Graves, Kenneth P. Davis
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Language:English
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Summary:A tree or shrub, sometimes called the tree of life, belonging to the genus Thuja of the order Pinales. Arborvitae is characterized by flattened branchlets with two types of scalelike leaves. At the edges of the branchlets, the leaves may be keeled or rounded; on the upper and lower surfaces, they are flat and often have resin glands. The cones, about 0.5 in. (1.25 cm) in length, have the scales attached to a central axis. Pinales Resin Secretory structures (plant)
DOI:10.1036/1097-8542.046500