Douglas Fir 

Very large evergreen tree with broadly conical, pointed crown of long branches.  It has a 3-pronged bract projecting from between the cone scales. The needles are 3/4-1 1/4" long, dark green and have a white line underneath. The cone is 2-4" long light brown and ovoid.

Distribution: Southwestern British Columbia to western central California.

Uses: This is one of the largest trees in the world. A great timber tree. The resin is antiseptic and it is used to treat cuts, burns and wounds.  The resin is also used to treat coughs and can be chewed as a treatment for sore throat. Infusion of the bark is used to treat stomach problems. A mouthwash is made by soaking young shoots in cold water.