Amabilis Fir (Noun)
Meaning
Medium to tall fir of western North America having a conic crown and branches in tiers; leaves smell of orange when crushed.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The amabilis fir is a highly prized ornamental tree in Pacific Northwest gardens, valued for its attractive conical shape and fragrant foliage.
- Amabilis fir trees are commonly found in the mountainous regions of western North America, where they thrive in the moist, mild climate.
- The amabilis fir is also known as the Pacific silver fir, due to the silvery sheen on the underside of its needles.
- In the forest, amabilis fir trees often grow in a uniform, even-aged stand, their tiered branches forming a dense canopy overhead.
- The wood of the amabilis fir is highly valued for its strength and durability, and is often used in construction and woodworking projects.