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].

Edible Uses: Inner bark - cooked. It is usually dried, ground into a powder and then used as a thickening in soups etc or mixed with cereals when making bread[161]. It is best used in the spring when it is rich and juicy[213]. An emergency food, it is only used when all else fails[183]. The gum from the trunk is hardened (probably in cold water[K]) and used as a chewing gum[257]. It can also be made into a drink[257]. Young shoot tips are used as a tea substitute[183, 257].

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