Definition: A plant genus in the family PINACEAE, order Pinales, class Pinopsida, division Coniferophyta. They are coniferous evergreen trees and should not be confused with hemlock plants (CICUTA and CONIUM).
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Other names Tsugas; Trees, Hemlock; Tree, Hemlock; Hemlock Trees; Hemlock Tree