Cathaya

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Cathaya

Description Cathaya is a genus of coniferous trees in the family Pinaceae that is native to China. The genus contains only one species, Cathaya argyrophylla, which is also known as the silver fir. This rare and beautiful tree has been prized by collectors for its unique appearance and interesting history. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Pinophyta Class Pinopsida…