Monterey Cypresses (Cupressus macrocarpa) planted in Melbourne, Australia

The Lone Cypress on 17-Mile Drive. This is one of the most famous cypress trees.

• Cupressaceae
  • Cypress (Cupressus species)
  • Cypress (Chamaecyparis species)
  • Cypress (Callitropsis species)
  • African Cypress (Widdringtonia species)
  • Bald Cypress (Taxodium species)
  • Chinese Swamp Cypress (Glyptostrobus pensilis)
  • Cordilleran Cypress (Austrocedrus chilensis)
  • Fujian Cypress (Fokienia hodginsii)
  • Guaitecas Cypress (Pilgerodendron uviferum)
  • Patagonian Cypress (Fitzroya cupressoides)
  • Siberian Cypress (Microbiota decussata)
  • Cypress-pines (Actinostrobus species)
  • Cypress-pines (Callitris species)
  • Sargent Cypress (Cupressus sargentii)

The word Cypress is also used as a descriptor for the angiosperm vine in the bindweed family Convolvulaceae, known as the Cypress vine (Ipomoea quamoclit).

Iran's Ancient Cypresses

Cypress was the first choice for Iranian Gardens phalus (PARDIS). In all of the famous Persian Gardens, such as Fin Garden, Mahaan, Dowlat-Abad, and others, this tree plays a central role in their design. The most ancient living Cypress is located in Abarkooh, near Shiraz. Its age is estimated to be approximately 4000 years.

Mythology

In Greek mythology, the cypress is associated with the god of the underworld, Hades. The cypress is an evergreen, cone-bearing tree whose branches are often meant to represent grief or mourning.

See also

• Cypress forest

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