Abies Balsamea (Noun)
Meaning
Medium-sized fir of northeastern North America; leaves smell of balsam when crushed; much used for pulpwood and Christmas trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The local nursery specialized in growing Abies balsamea trees, which made it a popular destination for Christmas tree shoppers.
- Abies balsamea wood was the preferred choice for making paper due to its high pulpwood content.
- In the northeastern forests of North America, one could often find Abies balsamea standing tall amidst the other evergreen trees.
- As a child, she loved visiting her grandparents, who had an Abies balsamea tree on their property that they decorated every holiday season.
- Crushing the leaves of the Abies balsamea released a fragrant aroma of balsam, filling the surrounding air with its distinctive scent.