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Is it Douglas fir or Douglas fur?

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"Fir". "Fur" refers to an animals hide or hair.

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What is the Douglas fir?
The Douglas Fir is the common name for Pseudotsuga taxifolia which means false Hemlock with Yew-like foliage. A native of Western United States .
Where are Douglas firs?
Principally, on the west coast of North America.
What is Douglas fur?
A Douglas fir is a type of pine tree
Is red fir the same as Douglas fir?
I'm not a million percent sure on this one, but im almost positive a Douglas fir isn't actually a fir at all, if that helps at all
Scientific name for Douglas fir?
The Douglas Firs Scientific name is Pseudotsuga taxifolia.