Abies bracteata
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Divisio: Pinophyta Subdivisio: Pinophytina Classis: Pinopsida Subclassis: Pinidae Ordo: Pinales |
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Abies bracteata (= Abies venusta), commonly known as Bristlecone Fir, Santa Lucia Fir, is a tree.
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[edit] Naming
Abies bracteata was already described and the name validly published by David Don. It was not until 1845, however, that Pierre Antoine Poiteau reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.
[edit] Taxonomy
The Bristlecone Fir is a species in the genus Abies (fir) which contains 48 species and belongs to the family of the Pinaceae (Pine Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
The trees grow to a height of approximately 25 meters and have a broadly columnar shape.
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Abies bracteata is an evergreen plant with coniferous leaves with a cushion-like base. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are greyish green.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The brown fruits are cones.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Abies bracteata is native to southwest California.
[edit] Cultivation
The Bristlecone Fir can withstand temperatures down to -12,2º C.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Abies bracteata
[edit] History
[edit] Abies bracteata in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
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