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Botanical Terms - Abies (fir)
(Pinaceae family) a genus of coniferous trees where the leaves are densely packed on the twigs, usually in two rows or so; they are solitary and needle-like, leaving a flat, round scar behind them when they fall, making the twig smooth. The woody axis endures even after the female cones, which are borne erect, break as they reach maturity. Due to their towering, profoundly pyramidal, *monopodial crowns, several fine ornamental species are now commonly grown; nonetheless, they are susceptible to air pollution and need a moist environment. There are 48 species, most of which are found on mountains in the northern hemisphere.
(Pinaceae family) a genus of coniferous trees where the leaves are densely packed on the twigs, usually in two rows or so; they are solitary and needle-like, leaving a flat, round scar behind them when they fall, making the twig smooth. The woody axis endures even after the female cones, which are borne erect, break as they reach maturity. Due to their towering, profoundly pyramidal, *monopodial crowns, several fine ornamental species are now commonly grown; nonetheless, they are susceptible to air pollution and need a moist environment. There are 48 species, most of which are found on mountains in the northern hemisphere.
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