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Abies magnifica
Species of tree found in North America / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Abies magnifica, the red fir or silvertip fir, is a western North American fir, native to the mountains of southwest Oregon and California in the United States. It is a high-elevation tree, typically occurring at 1,400–2,700 metres (4,600–8,900 ft) elevation, though only rarely reaching tree line. The name red fir derives from the bark color of old trees.
Quick Facts Abies magnifica, Conservation status ...
Abies magnifica | |
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Red fir forest, Giant Sequoia National Monument | |
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Gymnospermae |
Division: | Pinophyta |
Class: | Pinopsida |
Order: | Pinales |
Family: | Pinaceae |
Genus: | Abies |
Section: | Abies sect. Nobilis |
Species: | A. magnifica |
Binomial name | |
Abies magnifica | |
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Natural range of Abies magnifica |
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