Larix decidua - European Larch Fact Sheet

European Larch Fact Sheet

Family:  Pinaceae - Pine family
Latin name:  Larix decidua
Common name:  European larch

Cones: The cones of the European larch are larger than the cones of the American Larch.
Cones grow on short spurs which is a structure that is similar to those of the Ginkgo and Osage orange.
One of the few conifers with deciduous needles.

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