Abies grandis Grand fir (Pinaceae) Evergreen tree

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Abies grandis
Grand fir
Evergreen tree
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The Abies grandis plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to California, east to Montana and Idaho. It is a member of the Pinaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Grand fir. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. excelsior.

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Latin Name:  Abies grandis
Common Name:  Grand fir
Family:  Pinaceae
Author:  (Douglas. ex D.Don.)Lindl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  75   Mature Width:  8

Habitat:  Found in a variety of soils, but the best specimens are growing in deep rich alluvial soils[229] It ranges from the coast to inland elevations of about 2000 metres if growing by streams[60, 82].

Medicinal Information: A gum that exudes from the bark is used externally as an ointment[245]. It has also been used as a wash for sore and infected eyes and as a gargle for sore throats[257]. A decoction is laxative and tonic, it is used to treat stomach problems[257]. Externally, the gum is applied as a poultice to cuts and sores[257]. A decoction of the root bark or stem is used in the treatment of stomach problems and TB[257]. A poultice is applied to joints to ease rheumatism or to the chest to treat lung haemorrhages[257]. A decoction of the leaves is used as a tonic and in the treatment of colds[257].

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