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Morpankhi

Local Name	:	Morpankhi
Botanical Name	:	Thuja occidentalis L.
Common Name	:	American arborvitae
Family	:	Cupressaceae
Distribution	:	It is widely cultivated across India as an ornamental plant. It has been introduced and cultivated in Europe, Asia, and parts of Australia and New Zealand.
Habit	:	Tree
Short Description	:	It is characterized by its dense, scale-like foliage and conical shape, often used as a hedge or ornamental tree in landscaping.

Descriptions

It is an evergreen coniferous tree. It is characterized by its narrow, conical shape and dense, aromatic foliage. The scale-like leaves are arranged in flattened sprays, tightly overlapping and closely pressed against the stems. The tree produces small, oblong cones that are initially green and mature to brown.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

October - March

Use(s)

It is used for ornamental purposes.