Abies bornmuelleriana

Abies bornmuelleriana, the Turkish fir is a rare, coniferous evergreen tree, most likely a natural hybrid between Caucasian fir (Abies nordmanniana) and Grecian fir (Abies cephalonica).[1] Its native range is limited to northern Turkey, near the Black Sea coast.[2]

Abies bornmuelleriana
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A. bornmuelleriana
Binomial name
Abies bornmuelleriana
Mattf.

References

  1. Warren, R.; Johnson, E.W. A Guide to the Firs (Abies spp.) of the Arnold Arboretum (PDF). Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  2. Alizoti, P.G.; Fady, B.; Prada, M.A.; Vendramin, G.G. (2009). "Mediterranean firs - Abies spp" (PDF). EUFORGEN Technical Guidelines for Genetic Conservation and Use.
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