Sitkaspruce

Sitkaspruce
Sitka spruce n.
1. A large spruce (Picea sitchensis) of coastal Pacific regions from southern Alaska to northern California, having flattened needles and drooping twigs and branchlets.
2. The light, strong wood of this tree, used especially in construction, furniture, and musical instruments.

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