Black hemlock/Tsuga

Black hemlock (also called tsuga) is a species of plant in the pine family that occurs in western North America from southern Alaska through British Columbia and the western states of the United States to California. It is mainly found in mountainous regions such as the Cascade Mountains, Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevada, but it also grows in lowlands.  The aroma is slightly smoky with hints of forest, blackcurrant and honey and subtle notes of leather.