The Balsam Fir

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Balsam Fir: The Balsam Fir is an average sized native evergreen tree. It can grow up 40 to 80 feet tall. These trees adapted to the taiga because they grow in acidic soil.
Fireweed: The fireweed plants have adapted to become less affected by fires which makes it suitable for the taiga as wildfires are common in the taiga.
They also have the ability to grow in all types of soils.
Black Spruce: The Black Spruce is a tall tree. It can grow up to 25 meters tall.
Douglas-Fir: Douglas-firs are very big. They can grow up to 60 feet tall and 25 metres wide.
Eastern Red Cedar: The Eastern Red Cedar is a small evergreen that can grow to a height of 10-50 feet. Similar to the black spruce, they produce an oil that works as an insect repellent.
Lingonberries:

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