Douglas Fir
Pseudotsuga menziesii · Pinaceae (Pine family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Needle, evergreen
Shape
Linear, flat needles
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Alternate, spirally arranged along the twig on distinctive raised leaf bases
Venation
Parallel, with a single prominent midvein
Key Features
Flat, flexible needles attached individually to raised woody leaf bases on the twig
Description
A massive evergreen conifer with thick, deeply furrowed bark and pendulous seed cones featuring three-pronged bracts
Habitat
Coniferous forests in cool, moist temperate climates with well-drained acidic soils
Native Range
Western North America, widely planted in temperate regions globally
Identified on 10/18/2026