Abies
Abies
Abies (/ˈeɪbiːz/), commonly known as fir, is a genus of 48–56 species of evergreen coniferous trees in the family Pinaceae. They are found through much of North and Central America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa, occurring in mountains over most of the range.
Etymology
The name "Abies" is derived from the Latin word for 'fir tree'. It is a term that has been used since classical times and was used by Pliny the Elder to describe the trees' high, rising, conical form.
Description
Abies are large trees, reaching heights of 10–80 m (33–262 ft) tall and trunk diameters of 0.5–4 m (1 ft 8 in–13 ft 1 in) when mature. Leaves are needle-like, flattened, dark green with stomatal bands on both sides. The cones are erect, 5–25 cm long, and disintegrate at maturity to release the winged seeds.
Related Terms
- Pinaceae: The family to which Abies belongs.
- Coniferous: Referring to trees that bear cones and needle-like or scale-like leaves.
- Evergreen: Plants that retain green leaves throughout the year.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abies
- Wikipedia's article - Abies
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