Sacred Fir

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Sacred fir (Abies religiosa)
Sacred fir (Abies religiosa)

Common Name(s): Sacred fir, oyamel

Scientific Name: Abies religiosa

Distribution: Mountainous regions of southern Mexico and Guatemala



Comments: Sacred fir is one of the preferred tree species for monarch butterflies during their winter hibernation—mainly occurring within the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in southern Mexico.



Note: This is a truncated profile page. If you have any helpful info or experience with this wood species, feel free to leave a comment below and I’ll do my best to integrate any relevant data when I expand the page. ~Eric

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