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Pseudotsuga menziesii
This is the oldest known Douglas Fir in New Mexico. It is about 700 years old. It is growing in the lava fields surrounding the Bandera volcano. Growing in the thin, rocky soil has stunted it's growth somewhat, but the rough, sharp lava rocks also saved it from loggers.
Spotted on May 30, 2013
Submitted on Jun 3, 2013
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