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