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Abies balsamea
Balsam fir

Monoecious and inconspicuous, the flowers occur in mid to late May.

Yellow, 1/8" long, catkin-like and cylindrical, appearing on the underside of leaf axils.

Cylindrical, reddish purple, 3/4" long, and usually borne on the top of the crown.

 
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