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Abies alba
Silver fir
Evergreen tree
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The Abies alba plant species is found in C. and S. Europe It is a member of the Pinaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Silver fir. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. pectinata. A. picea.

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Latin Name:  Abies alba
Common Name:  Silver fir
Family:  Pinaceae
Author:  Mill.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  45   Mature Width:  15
 
Habitat:  Forests in mountains, 1000 - 1600 metres.



Edible Uses:  Inner bark - cooked. It is dried, ground into a powder and then used as a thickening in soups etc or mixed with cereals when making bread[105, 177].

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The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
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