alpine fir
Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
Abies lasiocarpa, known as alpine fir, is a species in the genus Abies of the family Pinaceae. It was first described in 1849 by Nuttall, with the authorship citation (Hook.) Nutt. The species has a wide distribution, occurring in regions such as British Columbia, Yukon, Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Great Britain, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, and other global locations.
Description
Abies lasiocarpa is a coniferous tree native to various regions across North America and Europe. It is commonly referred to as alpine fir in English. The species is part of the Pinaceae family, which includes pines, spruces, and other firs. It is found in a range of habitats, including high-altitude areas and boreal forests. Its distribution spans multiple countries, including British Columbia, Yukon, Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Great Britain, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, California, Colorado, and Idaho. The species was formally published in 1849 by Nuttall, based on earlier work by Hooker.
Other common names
Alpine FurSubalpine Firalpine fir
Distribution
British Columbia · Yukon · Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · NO · DK · Denmark · Sweden · SE · IS · Global · Alaska · Alberta · Arizona · California · Colorado · Iceland · Idaho · Montana · Nevada · New Mexico · Northwest Territorie · Norway · Oregon · Washington · Wyoming
Synonyms
Pinus lasiocarpaPicea bifoliaAbies grandis var. lasiocarpaPicea lasiocarpaAbies lasiocarpa subsp. bifoliaAbies amabilisAbies balsamea f. compactaAbies balsamea subsp. lasiocarpaAbies bifoliaAbies lasiocarpa var. fallaxAbies subalpinaAbies subalpina var. fallaxAbies concolor var. lasiocarpaAbies lasiocarpa f. compactaPinus lasiocarpa f. compactaAbies lasiocarpa var. conicaAbies lasiocarpa f. conicaAbies lasiocarpa var. bifolia