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silver fir Silver fir (Abies alba).

silver fir

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Also known as: Abies alba
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silver fir, (Abies alba), tree growing to a height of 150 feet; abundant in the mountainous regions of central and southern Europe.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.