Spermatophytes (seed plants): Gymnosperms (non-flowering plants): Conifers: Pinales
WEAKLEY'S FLORA (11/30/12):
Abies balsamea
FAMILY
Pinaceae
Dig deeper at SERNEC, a consortium of southeastern herbaria.
SYNONYMOUS WITH
PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Abies balsamea
FAMILY
Pinaceae
COMMON NAME:
Balsam Fir, Northern Balsam, Canada Balsam
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JK Marlow jkm090924_046
September Hancock County ME
Acadia National Park: Wild Gardens of Acadia
Bark initially thin, smooth except for resin blisters of aromatic "balsam", per Native Trees of the Southeast, An Identification Guide.
WEAKLEY'S FLORA (11/30/12):
Abies balsamea
FAMILY
Pinaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH
PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Abies balsamea
FAMILY
Pinaceae