Species
Abies grandis
Etymology
Abies: origin unclear, possibly from the Latin verb abeo 'depart', referring to the great height attained by some species
grandis: big
Common Name(s)
giant fir
Authority
Abies grandis (Douglas ex D.Don) Lindl.
Family
Pinaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Gymnosperm Trees & Shrubs
Flower Colours
No Flowers
Year Naturalised
1990
Origin
W. North America
Reason For Introduction
Forestry
This page last updated on 16 Jan 2013