Picea balsamifera
L.
Fir
Pinaceae Edible: Bark
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A temperate coniferous tree in the pine family (Pinaceae), one of approximately 30-40 Picea species.
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Edible Uses
The inner bark is dried, beaten, pounded fine, milled into coarse meal, and baked into flat bread.
Traditional Uses
The inner bark is dried then beaten and pounded until fine and milled into coarse meal and baked into flat bread.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Norway, Scandinavia,
Notes
There are between 30 and 40 species of Picea.
References (2)
- BRIGGS & SIMONOVITCH,
- DILLINGHAM,
