Hul'q'umi'num' name:
tth’qinlhp
English Name:
Western Hemlock
Alternative English Names:
Hemlock
Scientific Name:
Tsuga heterophylla
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Description
Description, Habitat, Ecology, Distribution
Western hemlock is a common and characteristic tree species of coastal British Columbia. This tree has very small cones, and short, feathery needles. It can reach heights of up to 60 m (197 ft). It grows in fairly dry to wet sites in low to middle elevations.
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Hul'q'umi'num' Name
tth’qinlhp
APA
t̓ᶿqinłp
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Theresa Thorne
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