Vejar fir
Abies vejarii Martínez
Abies vejarii, known as Vejar fir, is a fir species native to northeastern Mexico. It is found in the states of Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas, growing at high elevations within the Sierra Madre Oriental. The species was first described in 1942 by Martínez and belongs to the genus Abies in the family Pinaceae.
Description
Abies vejarii is a member of the pine family (Pinaceae) and is distributed across high-altitude regions in northeastern Mexico. It is part of the Abies genus, which includes various fir species. The species is named after the Sierra Madre Oriental, a mountain range where it is commonly found. It was scientifically described in 1942 by botanist Martínez.
Other common names
Vejar's FirVejar fir
Distribution
Global · Mexico Northeast