Grand Fir
November 2, 2022
By Adam Huggins
Grand Fir
Abies grandis
- Hul’qumi’num Name: t’a’hw
- Description: Coniferous tree growing up to 80m tall. Young bark is mottled and smooth with resin blisters and matures to a scaly, grayish-brown. Cones sit erect from branches.
- Habitat: Somewhat shade-tolerant and prefers drier climates but can be found in dry-wet habitats
- Harvest: New tips in spring.
- Edibility: Young tips are high in vitamin C and can be collected and eaten raw or dried for tea.
- Fun Fact: Termed a ‘rainshadow’ species for its specific range. It can be distinguished from other firs by its flat, horizontal needles.
