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'''Douglas fir''' is the common name for an evergreen tree common in parts of western North America, especially in [[Oregon]] and [[Washington]]. Its scientific name is ''Pseudotsuga menziesii''. The common name is from the Scottish botanist [[David Douglas]]. Douglas fir is timber used extensively for construction, both as structural members and as an ornamental or finishing wood <ref>http://www2.wwpa.org/SPECIESPRODUCTS/DouglasFir/tabid/405/Default.aspx</ref>. Douglas firs are also grown as [[Christmas]] trees.
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'''Douglas fir''' is the common name for an evergreen tree common in parts of western North America, especially in [[Oregon]], where it is the state tree, and [[Washington]]. Its scientific name is ''Pseudotsuga menziesii''. The common name is from the Scottish botanist [[David Douglas]]. Douglas fir is timber used extensively for construction, both as structural members and as an ornamental or finishing wood <ref>http://www2.wwpa.org/SPECIESPRODUCTS/DouglasFir/tabid/405/Default.aspx</ref>. Douglas firs are also grown as [[Christmas]] trees.
    
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