Abies chensiensis

[Daniel Mosquin]

Associated Article: Silver Firs of UBC Botanical Garden

Davidsonia, Vol 14 (3): front cover and Vol 14 (3): 86

Left image:

Photo by Daniel Mosquin
June, 2003

Cover: Immature cones of Abies chensiensis.

Right image:

Scan by Douglas Justice
2003

Figure 8. Abies chensiensis. Note the broad, wax-covered stomatal bands and notched tips of the needles.

[Daniel Mosquin]

Supplementary photographs:

Left image:

Photo by Daniel Mosquin
September 2003

The reddened areas of the cone are where seed development has been aborted due to lack of fertilization.

Right image:

Scan by Douglas Justice
2003

Colouration of bark on second year growth.