Korean Spruce
Picea koraiensis Nakai
Picea koraiensis, known as Korean Spruce, is a spruce species native to China, Russia, and North Korea. It belongs to the genus Picea in the family Pinaceae. The species was first described in 1919 by Nakai.
Description
Picea koraiensis is distributed across several regions including Inner Mongolia, Korea, Manchuria, and Primorye. It is one of several spruce species found in the area, distinguishable by its specific morphological traits. The species is part of a broader group of coniferous trees in the Pinaceae family, which includes other spruce, fir, and pine species. Its native range spans parts of East Asia, where it grows in temperate forest ecosystems.
Other common names
Korean Spruce
Distribution
Global · Inner Mongolia · Korea · Manchuria · Primorye
Synonyms
Picea koraiensis var. intercedensPicea koraiensis var. nenjiangensisPicea koyamae var. koraiensisPicea koraiensis var. tonaiensisPicea pungsanensis var. intercedensPicea koraiensis var. intercedens