Species of cedar tree from the Eastern Mediterranean
Cedrus libani
Cedars of God, Bsharri
Conservation status
Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
Clade:
Tracheophytes
Clade:
Gymnospermae
Division:
Pinophyta
Class:
Pinopsida
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Pinaceae
Genus:
Cedrus
Species:
C. libani
Binomial name
Cedrus libani
A.Rich.
Distribution map
Synonyms
Several, including:
Cedrus elegans Knight[2]
Cedrus libani, the cedar of Lebanon or Lebanese cedar (Arabic: أرز لبناني, romanized: ʾarz Lubnāniyy), is a species of tree in the genus Cedrus, a part of the pine family, native to the mountains of the Eastern Mediterranean basin. It is a large evergreen conifer that has great religious and historical significance in the cultures of the Middle East, and is referenced many times in the literature of ancient civilisations. It is the national emblem of Lebanon and is widely used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens.
^Gardner, M. (2013). "Cedrus libani". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T46191675A46192926. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T46191675A46192926.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
Cedruslibani, the cedar of Lebanon or Lebanese cedar (Arabic: أرز لبناني, romanized: ʾarz Lubnāniyy), is a species of tree in the genus Cedrus, a part...
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five taxa of Cedrus are assigned according to taxonomic opinion to between one and four species: The oldest known fossil of Cedrus is Cedrus penzhinaensis...
scrub biome, is in the eastern Mediterranean Basin. Lebanon cedar (Cedruslibani) is a characteristic tree. The ecoregion covers an area of 29,500 square...
the middle of the flag is directly inspired by the Lebanese cedar (Cedruslibani). The Cedar is the symbol of Lebanon. The Cedar of Lebanon has its origin...
the Sumerians and Egyptians, was derived from the Cedar of Lebanon (Cedruslibani), a true cedar native to the northern and western mountains of the Middle...
The last remaining old growth groves of the famous Cedar of Lebanon (Cedruslibani var. libanii) are on the high slopes of Mount Lebanon, in the Cedars...
Cedar, British Columbia, Canada Cedars of God, Lebanon, an ancient Cedruslibani forest and reserve, inscribed on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites...
called "cedar" include: Cedrus, common English name cedar, a genus of coniferous trees in the plant family Pinaceae Cedruslibani, the Lebanon cedar, native...
and peace. The cedar is based on the national symbol of Lebanon, the Cedruslibani. The cedars of Lebanon are mentioned seventy-seven times in the Bible...
elevation are montane forests of black pine (Pinus nigra), Lebanon cedar (Cedruslibani), Taurus fir (Abies cilicica), and juniper (Juniperus spp.). The high...
original on 16 January 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2013. "Lebanon Cedar – Cedruslibani". Blue Planet Biomes. Archived from the original on 17 January 2013...
pine (Pinus heldreichii), Norway spruce (Picea abies), Taurus cedar (Cedruslibani), European silver fir (Abies alba) and related firs. Several species...
Pinaceae. It is found in Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey. Abies cilicica and Cedruslibani, together with Acer hyrcanum subsp. tauricolum and Sorbus torminalis...
are Pinus brutia, the Turkish pine; Abies cilicica, the Cilician fir; Cedruslibani, the cedar of Lebanon; Cupressus sempervirens, the Mediterranean cypress;...
pine (Pinus pinea), linden (Tilia), oak (Quercus), cedar of Lebanon (Cedruslibani), laurel, redbud (Cercis) and gumwood (Commidendrum). Aksu, Fatma (2014-03-07)...
original on 12 August 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2016. "Lebanon Cedar - Cedruslibani". Retrieved 19 July 2016. "Tourism @ Lebanon.com". Retrieved 19 July...
Bsharri is the site of the only remaining original "Cedars of God" (Cedruslibani), and is the birthplace of the famous poet, painter and sculptor Khalil...
wing from June to August. The larvae feed on Cedrus species, including Cedrus atlantica and Cedruslibani. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Epinotia...
Jōmon period of Japanese prehistory. Koca Katran 2,022 Lebanon cedar Cedruslibani Antalya Turkey Alive. Ballyconnell Yew 2,000–5,000 Yew Taxus baccata...
predominant, chiefly Anatolian black pine (Pinus nigra), Cedar of Lebanon (Cedruslibani), Taurus fir (Abies cilicica), and juniper (Juniperus foetidissima and...
eat the living. The dead will overwhelm all the living! Cedars of God Cedruslibani Garden of the Hesperides Immortality Mount Olympus Paradise Járnviðr...
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