Abies concolor Colorado fir (Pinaceae) Evergreen tree

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Abies concolor
Colorado fir
Evergreen tree
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The Abies concolor plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Oregon to Calfornia, to Arizona and New Mexico. It is a member of the Pinaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Colorado fir. Some home gardeners know the variety as Picea concolor.

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Latin Name:  Abies concolor
Common Name:  Colorado fir
Family:  Pinaceae
Author:  (Gordon.)Lindl. ex Hildebrand.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  45   Mature Width:  8

Habitat:  Found on a wide range of soils, but preferring moist soils with a humid climate and a long winter from 700 metres to 3,400 metres[229].

Medicinal Information: The pitch from the trunk has been used as an antiseptic poultice for cuts, wounds etc[257]. An infusion of the pitch, or the bark, has been used in the treatment of TB[257] An infusion of the foliage has been used in a bath for relieving rheumatism[257]. An infusion of the pitch and leaves has been used in the treatment of pulmonary complaints[257].

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