Fraser Fir
Abies fraseri (Pursh) Poir.
Abies fraseri, known as Fraser fir, is an endangered fir species native to the Appalachian Mountains in the southeastern United States. It is restricted to this region, with 48 populations found across seven montane areas within the range.
Description
Abies fraseri (Pursh) Poir., a member of the Pinaceae family, is native to the Appalachian Mountains and is found in the southeastern United States. It is limited to seven montane regions in the range, where it grows in 48 populations. The species is considered endangered and is known by the common name Fraser fir. It is distributed in areas including Great Britain, Estonia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Other common names
Fraser FirFraser's FirShe Balsam
Distribution
GB · Estonia · EE · Global · Great Britain · North Carolina · Tennessee · Virginia
Synonyms
Pinus fraseriPicea hudsoniaPicea fraseriAbies balsamea subsp. fraseriAbies humilisAbies balsamea var. fraseriPicea balsamea var. fraseriAbies fraseri f. prostrataAbies fraseri var. prostrataAbies fraseri f. fraseriPinus balsamea var. fraseri