Abies concolor

Species category

Shrub or Tree

Common name

white fir

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

True seedTrue seed:
A mature fertilized ovule consisting of an embryo, with or without and external food reserve (e.g., endosperm) enclosed by the testa.

Shape

Triangular

Size

  • Length: 12 mm
  • Width: 4 mm
  • Thickness: 2 mm

Color

Brown

Texture

Smooth

Other structures

Seed wing about twice as long as body.

Identification notes

The seeds are borne behind scales of a cone. In conditioning the wings associated with the seeds are removed or partially broken off.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Included

Nomenclature

Family

Pinaceae

Valid name

Abies concolor (Gordon and Glend.) Lindl. ex Hildebr.

Synonyms

Abies concolor (Gord. & Glend.) Lindl. ex Hildebr. var. concolor

 Abies concolor.  Winglike structure surrounding the true seed.
Abies concolor. Winglike structure surrounding the true seed.