Species

Abies nordmanniana

Etymology

Abies: origin unclear, possibly from the Latin verb abeo 'depart', referring to the great height attained by some species

Common Name(s)

Caucasian fir

Authority

Abies nordmanniana (Steven) Spach

Family

Pinaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Gymnosperm Trees & Shrubs

Flower Colours

No Flowers

Year Naturalised

1988

Origin

Black Sea and W. Caucasus

This page last updated on 28 Feb 2010