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Abies bracteata  (D. Don) A. Poit.
Bristlecone fir,   Santa lucia fir
Abies bracteata is a tree that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
California Rare Plant Rank: 1B.3 (rare, threatened, or endangered in CA and elsewhere).   CNDDB
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Observation Search
(161 records)
one or more occurrences
within a 7.5-minute quadrangle
Genus: Abies
Family: Pinaceae  
Category: gymnosperm  
PLANTS group:Gymnosperm
Jepson eFlora section: gymnosperm

Communities: Yellow Pine Forest
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + CNPS + PLANTS
Alternate Names:
JEF + PLANTSAbies venusta
Information about  Abies bracteata from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (ABBR)

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Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. [web application]. 2022. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/29/2022).