Abies magnifica (species)

Esquema

Getty AAT: Living organisms

Jerarquía

Eukaryota (domain) > planta (vegetación) > Coniferophyta (division) > Pinopsida (class) > Pinales (order) > Pinaceae (family) > Abies (genus)

Descripción

Species of North American fir tree native to the mountains of southwest Oregon and California. It is a high altitude tree, typically occurring at 1,400-2,700 m (4,600-8,900 feet) altitude, though only rarely reaching tree line. The name red fir derives from the bark color of old trees.

URI original del concepto

http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300343733

Otros términos

  • red fir (species) [en]
  • silver tip fir (species) [en]