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Norway spruce

Picea abies

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Pinaceae ›Genus: Picea

About

Picea abies, the Norway spruce, is a species of spruce native to Northern, Central and Eastern Europe. It has branchlets that typically hang downwards, and the largest cones of any spruce, 9–17 cm (3 1⁄2–6 3⁄4 in) long. It is very closely related to the Siberian spruce (Picea obovata), which replaces it east of the Ural Mountains, and with which it hybridises freely. The Norway spruce is widely planted for its wood, and is the species used as the main...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Norway spruce?
The scientific name of Norway spruce is Picea abies.
What kingdom does Norway spruce belong to?
Norway spruce belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Norway spruce belong to?
Norway spruce belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Norway spruce belong to?
Norway spruce belongs to the class Pinopsida.
What order does Norway spruce belong to?
Norway spruce belongs to the order Pinales.
What family does Norway spruce belong to?
Norway spruce belongs to the family Pinaceae.
What genus does Norway spruce belong to?
Norway spruce belongs to the genus Picea.