Abies Abies, Ledeb.

4. A. sibirica Ledeb. View in CoL , FI. Altaica 4: 202 (1833).

Up to 30 m; crown pyramidal; trunk slender. Young twigs sparsely pubescent; buds very resinous. Leaves on the sides of twigs spreading horizontally; those on the upper surface pointing forwards and upwards, and not leaving a parting. Leaves 15-30x 1-1-3 mm, thin, flexible, rounded at apex or slightly emarginate; resin-canals median. Cones 6-8 x 3 cm; bracts half as long as cone-scales, included. Forming extensive forests in N.E. Russia, westwards to c. 41° E. and southwards to c. 55° N. Planted for timber in parts o f N. Europe. Rs (N, C) [Da Fe Is]. (N. Asia.)