15,733 observationsLeast Concern
black spruce
Picea mariana
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Pinaceae ›Genus: Picea
About
Picea mariana, the black spruce, is a North American species of spruce tree in the pine family. It is widespread across Canada, found in all 10 provinces and all 3 Arctic territories. Its range extends into northern parts of the United States: in Alaska, the Great Lakes region, and the upper Northeast. It is a frequent part of the biome known as taiga or boreal forest.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of black spruce is Picea mariana.
- black spruce belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- black spruce belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- black spruce belongs to the class Pinopsida.
- black spruce belongs to the order Pinales.
- black spruce belongs to the family Pinaceae.
- black spruce belongs to the genus Picea.