Picea Abies (Noun)
Meaning
Tall pyramidal spruce native to northern Europe having dark green foliage on spreading branches with pendulous branchlets and long pendulous cones.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Picea abies is widely cultivated as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks across Europe and North America.
- The Norway spruce, also known as Picea abies, is highly valued for its timber, which is used for construction and furniture-making.
- In its natural habitat, Picea abies can grow up to 60 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.5 meters.
- Picea abies is a popular Christmas tree in many parts of the world due to its symmetrical shape and fragrant foliage.
- Forestry plantations often cultivate Picea abies for its fast growth rate and ability to thrive in a variety of soil conditions.