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    GlossaryThuja plicata (Western Red Cedar)

    large evergreen conifer native to the Pacific Northwest

    Thuja plicata, commonly known as Western Red Cedar, is a large evergreen conifer native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. It is valued for its durable, rot-resistant wood, which is often used in construction, and its essential oils, which have been traditionally used in various medicinal applications, including treatments for skin and scalp conditions.

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