Spermatophytes (seed plants): Gymnosperms (non-flowering plants): Conifers: Pinales
WEAKLEY'S FLORA (11/30/12):
Abies balsamea
FAMILY
Pinaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH
PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Abies balsamea
FAMILY
Pinaceae
COMMON NAME:
Balsam Fir, Northern Balsam, Canada Balsam
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USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913 pnd_abba_001_lvd
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USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / USDA Wetland flora: Field office illustrated guide pnd_abba_006_lvd
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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.