Common Names Western, Pacific or lowland hemlock (Hitchcock et al., 1969). Synonyms Abies heterophylla Raf. Plant tree. 30–50 m tall. Bark thick, scaly, and strongly furrowed. Reddish brown to dark brown. Leaves needle like. Single. 0.8–2 cm long. Opposite. Monomorphic. Leaf scar texture rough. Stomatal lines present. Lower surface. Covers most of lower surface. Sexuality monecious. Female strobili cones (not berry-like). Ovoid. 1.5–2.5 cm long. Green to brown. Female strobili scale ovate. Margin shape unknown. Seed 0.4 cm long. Wing oblong .05-.06 cm. Male strobili shape unknown. 0.3–0.4 cm long. Yellow.
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