amabilis fir

noun

Meaning

A large evergreen coniferous tree native to the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, known for its soft needles and distinctively shaped cones.

Examples

  • The amabilis fir thrives in the cool, moist climates of the Cascade Range.
  • Forest rangers identified the young sapling as an amabilis fir by its flattened, fragrant needles.

Synonyms: fir, conifer, evergreen, Abies amabilis