Picea sitchensis

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Sitka Spruce: for more photos, see Sitka Nature Photo Gallery for Picea sitchensis
Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis): Very common from sea level to the Montane Forest. Occassionally found in stunted form in subalpine and alpine habitats. Also may be found in a stunted form on small islets and wet meadows or fens. Attains largest size in well drained valley bottoms.

Taxonomic Info:


Family: Pinaceae
Genus: Picea

Specific Epithet: sitchensis


Rank: species




Abundance: Common


Southeast Alaska: Native and Documented
Global Distribution:



References

  • Muller: gen; forests, common


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