Fraser fir

Abies fraseri, commonly known as Fraser's fir, or Fraser fir, is an endangered species of fir in the order Pinales native to the Appalachian Mountains of the southeastern United States. It is endemic to the Appalachian Mountains, where it grows in 48 populations on seven montane regions in the range. The tree grows between 10 and 15 m (30 and 50ft), sometimes even up to 25 m (80ft). Fraser fir trees have dark green needle-like leaves that spiral on their twigs and produce cylindrical cones that disintegrate when mature. The tree grows in areas that experience a cool and moist climate as well as frequent cloud coverage.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Fraser fir being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Abies homolepis
• Abies balsamea
• Abies kawakamii
• Abies sachalinensis
• Abies nephrolepis
• Abies koreana

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Order

Pinales

Family

Pinaceae

Genus

Abies

Species

Abies fraseri

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