Bristlecone Fir vs Savin

Abies bracteata compared with Juniperus sabina

Key Differences

• Bristlecone Fir is Near Threatened while Savin is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bristlecone Fir	Savin
Kingdom same	Plantae (Plants)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum same	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class same	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order same	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family	Pinaceae (Pine Family)	Cupressaceae
Genus	Abies	Juniperus
Species	Abies bracteata	Juniperus sabina

Evolutionary Relationship

Bristlecone Fir and Savin share a common ancestor at the Order level: Pinales. (Pines & Allies)

Conservation Status

Bristlecone Fir

NT — Near Threatened

Savin

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bristlecone Fir	Savin
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bristlecone Fir

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Savin

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

Bristlecone Fir

The Bristlecone Fir (Abies bracteata) is a species in the genus Abies. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.