Thuja occidentalis
| Family Name | Cupressaceae |
|---|---|
| Currently Accepted Name | Thuja occidentalis L. - Determined By: S. R. Hill, 2007 |
| Locality | USA. Illinois , La Salle Co. : S Ottawa; NW side of IL 71; 0.3-0.5 mi. NE of N 2650th Road; SE side of Illinois River; opposide Mayo Island; Ottawa 7.5 min. quadrant; coordinate datum: WGS84/NAD83. T33N, R3E, Sec. 22 NW ¼. 41° 0' 0" N 89° 0' 0" W |
| Description | Very local small tree 3-4 m tall; 2 m wide; deeply rooted into crevices. |
| Habitat | About 20-30 mature trees; rooted into sandstone on n-facing vertical cliffs; with Carex, Gaylussacia, Aronia, Dichanthelium; well-drained silica sand over St. Peters Sandstone. |
| Reproductive State | Fruit |
| Elevation | 480 ft |
| Specimen Notes | |
| Collector | S. R. Hill 37636 |
| Collection Date | 22 Aug 2007 |
| Accession Number | 280880 |
| Image | 280880.jpg |