abies lasiocarpa

noun

Meaning

A coniferous evergreen tree native to the mountains of western North America, characterized by its narrow, spire-like shape and purple-gray cones.

Examples

The Abies lasiocarpa thrives in the harsh, snowy conditions of the high-altitude timberline.
Forest rangers identified the stand of trees as Abies lasiocarpa due to their distinctive, dense foliage.

Synonyms: subalpine fir, fir, conifer, evergreen

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abies lasiocarpa

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪbiːz ˌleɪsi.oʊˈkɑːrpə/

Definition

A coniferous evergreen tree native to the mountains of western North America, characterized by its narrow, spire-like shape and purple-gray cones.

Examples

The Abies lasiocarpa thrives in the harsh, snowy conditions of the high-altitude timberline.
Forest rangers identified the stand of trees as Abies lasiocarpa due to their distinctive, dense foliage.
The subalpine fir, or Abies lasiocarpa, provides essential winter cover for mountain wildlife.

Synonyms of abies lasiocarpa

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