fir: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Added information about oyamel fir. Added a taxonomic box and a module of related content. Oct 23, 2026
Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - Long-Term Conservation for the Safeguard of Abies nebrodensis: An Endemic and Endangered Species of Sicily. Sep 13, 2025
Add new Web site: The Gymnosperm Database - Abies. Oct 22, 2023
Add new Web site: The Spruce - 12 Easy-to-Grow Species of Fir Trees. Feb 27, 2020
Mentioned endangered species and added cross-references. Dec 03, 2018
Media added. Dec 03, 2018
Add new Web site: The Canadian Encyclopedia - Fir. Nov 04, 2011
Add new Web site: How Stuff Works - Science - Fir. Nov 04, 2011
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Science - Fir. Jan 01, 2009
Added new Web site: Botany.com - Fir Tree. Nov 21, 2008
Added new Web site: Old And Sold - Cone Bearing Evergreens - Firs. Nov 21, 2008
Media added. Aug 14, 2008
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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