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we may expect to find a somewhat similar variety in those of different localities in the west. 
If so, the diagnostic characters mentioned will probably he found to have little value. 
Fig. 26. Branch, leaves, and male flowers of T. brevifolia, ^ natural size. 
Until such time as these—now regarded as distinct species—shall be found running into each 
other, it is, perhaps, better to consider them as specifically different. 
The aspect of the western yew is considerably different from the arborescent yew of Europe. 
Its growth is more open, the foliage lighter and more feathery, and much lighter in color. 
The yew is found on the Sierra Nevada, down nearly or quite to the southern line of 
California. 
T. Lindleyana , described by Murray, (1, c,) is undoubtedly identical with T. brevifolia; and 
in his description Mr. M. has noticed the characters of the Oregon tree which I have mentioned, 
as distinguishing it from the yews of Europe and the eastern States. 
Torreya Californio a. The Californian nutmeg tree. 
T. California. Torr. N. Y. Jour. Pham. 3, p. 49. 
T. Myristica, EooTc , Bot. Mag. t. 4780. 
I did not meet with the “nutmeg tree’’ in California, though it occurs in the coast moun¬ 
tains, very near some localities which we visited. The specimens which have come into my 
hands were collected by other persons, to whom I am indebted for whatever knowledge I have 
of its habit and distribution. 
It is said to he found in many localities in the coast mountains, both north and south of San 
