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Alberta Spruce

Picea glauca

Not Evaluated

About

The Alberta Spruce (Picea glauca) is a species in the genus Picea. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (14 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order
Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family
Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus
Picea
Species
Picea glauca (Alberta Spruce)

Names in Other Languages

French épinette blanche
German Schimmelfichte

Similar Species in Picea

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Alcock's Spruce
Picea alcoquiana
Near Threatened
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Asian Spruce
Picea schrenkiana
Least Concern
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Black Spruce
Picea mariana
Not Evaluated
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Blue Spruce
Picea pungens
Not Evaluated
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Brewer's Spruce
Picea breweriana
Vulnerable
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Chihuahua Spruce
Picea chihuahuana
Endangered
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Common Spruce
Picea abies
Least Concern
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Dragon Spruce
Picea asperata
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alberta Spruce?
The scientific name of Alberta Spruce is Picea glauca. It belongs to the genus Picea.
Where does Alberta Spruce live?
Alberta Spruce is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (14 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania.
What family does Alberta Spruce belong to?
Alberta Spruce (Picea glauca) belongs to the genus Picea, which is part of the taxonomic family Pinaceae.
What kingdom does Alberta Spruce belong to?
Alberta Spruce (Picea glauca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Alberta Spruce?
The closest relatives of Alberta Spruce in the genus Picea include Alcock's Spruce, Asian Spruce, Black Spruce, Blue Spruce, Brewer's Spruce.

Native Range — 18 Countries

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Genus Picea — 20 Species

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Alberta Spruce
Picea glauca
NE
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Alcock's Spruce
Picea alcoquiana
NT 🐾
Asian Spruce
Picea schrenkiana
LC 🐾
Black Spruce
Picea mariana
NE 🐾
Blue Spruce
Picea pungens
NE 🐾
Brewer's Spruce
Picea breweriana
VU 🐾
Chihuahua Spruce
Picea chihuahuana
EN 🐾
Common Spruce
Picea abies
LC 🐾
Dragon Spruce
Picea asperata
VU 🐾
Eastern Spruce
Picea rubens
LC 🐾
Engelmann Spruce
Picea engelmannii
NE 🐾
Farrer's Spruce
Picea farreri
VU 🐾
Hubei Spruce
Picea neoveitchii
CR 🐾
Indian Spruce
Picea smithiana
LC 🐾
Japanese Bush Spruce
Picea maximowiczii
EN 🐾
Korean Spruce
Picea koraiensis
LC 🐾
Koyama's Spruce
Picea koyamae
CR 🐾
Likiang Spruce
Picea likiangensis
VU 🐾
Lutz spruce
Picea lutzii
NE 🐾
Martinez's Spruce
Picea martinezii
EN
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