Acer means maple and macrophyllum translates to big leaf.
2. Pinus contorta
Answer: Lodgepole Pine
This tree has two forms, a 'lodgepole' form that grows straight and a 'contorted' form that you would find near the Pacific coast. The cones also open unevenly and the needles are twisted.
3. Alnus rubra
Answer: Red Alder
This tree has an association with nitrogen-fixing bacteria which allows it to grow where many other trees could not.
4. Tsuga heterophylla
Answer: Western Hemlock
Heterophylla literally means different leaf. There are uneven sized needles on Western Hemlock.
5. Picea sitchensis
Answer: Sitka Spruce
These trees like moist areas. Some of the most amazing old growth Sitka Spruces can be found on the Olympic coast.
6. Pseudotsuga menziesii
Answer: Douglas Fir
Even though its Latin name means false hemlock and its common name calls it a fir, Douglas Fir is neither a fir or a hemlock.
7. Abies procera
Answer: Noble Fir
Nobles are commonly used as Christmas trees.
8. Pinus monticola
Answer: Western White Pine
All white pines have 5 needles, one for each letter of the word 'white.'
9. Taxus brevifolia
Answer: Western or Pacific Yew
An anti-cancer drug, taxol, has been made from a chemical in this tree.
10. Thuja plicata
Answer: Western Red Cedar
These amazing trees can be used for just about anything, and the Native Americans on the PNW coast have a strong connection with them. They like to grow in moist or boggy sites.
11. Arbutus menziesii
Answer: Madrone
This tree is in the same family as rhododendron and huckleberry.
12. Abies grandis
Answer: Grand Fir
This tree is popular for use as a Christmas tree.
13. Pinus ponderosa
Answer: Ponderosa Pine
These trees give off a wonderful vanilla scent on hot days.
14. Quercus garryana
Answer: Garry Oak
This tree is also known as Oregon White Oak.
15. Larix occidentalis
Answer: Western Larch
This is a decidious conifer. The needles turn a beautiful golden color in the fall.
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