Fraser fir
Abies fraseri
Family: Pinaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.
There are about 50 Abies species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It will grow in most soils. It is resistant to drought and frost.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Canada, Netherlands Antilles, North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Inner bark, gum
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed.