Abies amabilis Red fir (Pinaceae) Evergreen tree

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Abies amabilis
Red fir
Evergreen tree
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The Abies amabilis plant species is found in Northwestern N. America - Alaska to Oregon. It is a member of the Pinaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Red fir.

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Latin Name:  Abies amabilis
Common Name:  Red fir
Family:  Pinaceae
Author:  Douglas. ex Forbes.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  30   Mature Width:  5

Habitat:  High mountain slopes and benches, going down to sea-level in the north of its range[82]. The best specimens grow in deep moist soils and cool wet air conditions such as fog belts[229].

Edible Uses: Young shoot tips are used as a substitute for tea[177, 183]. The pitch obtained from the bark can be hardened (probably by immersing it in cold water[K]) and used as a chewing gum[257]. Inner bark[257]. No further information is given, but inner bark can be dried, ground into a powder and then used with grain flours etc to make bread and other preparations[257].

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