Abies Alba (Noun)
Meaning
Tall timber tree of central and southern Europe having a regular crown and grey bark.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Abies alba is widely cultivated as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks due to its striking appearance and stately growth.
- Abies alba trees have been the subject of forestry studies to explore new methods of conservation and sustainable forestry practices.
- The timber from Abies alba is high quality, softwood that can be used for furniture and wood carvings.
- A dense stand of Abies alba was discovered in the central highlands of Europe where limited exposure of sunlight filtered through to the forest floor.
- A study was conducted on the genetic variation within Abies alba populations across central and southern Europe to assess the resilience of the species to environmental pressures.