It is commonly known as California torreya or California nutmeg (although not closely related to true nutmeg).

California Nutmeg (Torreya californica)

Trees native to the Santa Cruz Mountains include bay, California nutmeg, Douglas fir, big-leaf maple, tanoak, and coast live oak.

Very moist areas of mixed evergreen forest may also include bay, redwood, and California torreya.

It is commonly known as California torreya or California nutmeg (although not closely related to true nutmeg).

Torreya californica (California torreya) is endemic in California.

More recently, the related California Torreya (Torreya californica) has been prized for its light color and pale rings as well as its reduced expense and more readily available stock.

California Nutmeg (Torreya californica)

More recently, the related California Torreya (Torreya californica) has been prized for its light color and pale rings as well as its reduced expense and more readily available stock.