3,463 observationsLeast Concern
red fir
Abies magnifica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Pinaceae ›Genus: Abies
About
Abies magnifica, the red fir or silvertip fir, is a western North American fir, native to the mountains of southwest Oregon and California in the United States. It is a high elevation tree, typically occurring at 1,400–2,700 metres (4,600–8,900 ft) elevation, though only rarely reaching tree line. The name red fir derives from the bark color of old trees.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of red fir is Abies magnifica.
- red fir belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- red fir belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- red fir belongs to the class Pinopsida.
- red fir belongs to the order Pinales.
- red fir belongs to the family Pinaceae.
- red fir belongs to the genus Abies.