Big-cone Spruce (Noun)
Meaning
Douglas fir of California having cones 4-8 inches long.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Compared to the big-cone spruce, the Douglas fir of California is known for its cones which are similarly large at 4-8 inches long.
- The big-cone spruce in the high Sierra Nevada is an important forest tree species but it does not rival the size of cones from the Douglas fir.
- Douglas fir cones are just as long as those from the big-cone spruce, having lengths that frequently reach 4-8 inches.
- The long cones of the big-cone spruce have been studied by botanists and foresters alike, providing insight into similar cone sizes among the Douglas fir of California.
- In certain habitats the big-cone spruce can be distinguished by growth habits and forest compositions that rival the massive coniferous environments of the Douglas fir.