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Larix

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Larix

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Also known as the Larches

Larches are deciduous conifers in the genus Larix, of the family Pinaceae. Growing to as much as tall, they are native to the cooler regions of the Northern Hemisphere. They grow in lowland forests in the far north, and high in mountains further south. Larches are among the dominant plants in the boreal forests of Siberia and Canada, making them the most abundant genus of trees on earth. Larch wood is tough and relatively durable; it is used in boatbuilding, cladding, decking, garden furniture, fencing, and construction. Products extracted from larch include arabinogalactan, rosin, turpentine,

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Larches are a type of conifer tree found across the Northern Hemisphere's cold regions, from lowland forests in the far north to high mountain areas, and they are the most abundant genus of trees on Earth due to their dominance in boreal forests. Their wood is valued for its toughness and durability in applications like boatbuilding and construction, while the trees also provide commercially useful products such as arabinogalactan, rosin, and turpentine.

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Species

tamarack

Larix

GENUS

  1. KingdomPlantae
  2. PhylumTracheophyta
  3. ClassPinopsida
  4. OrderPinales
  5. FamilyPinaceae
Native toAlaska, Alberta, Altay, Amur, Austria, British Columbia, Buryatiya, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Chita, Connecticut
Observations29,897
Observations recorded421,351

落叶松属（學名：Larix）是松科下的一个属，主要分布在北半球。

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Japanese Larch Larix Cone.JPG
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Commons category
Larix
taxon name
Larix
GRIN URL
npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomygenus.aspx?id=6523
taxon common name
macesen
PAEnflowered taxon URL
www.paenflowered.org/apgii/pinales/pinaceae/larix
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17 sections
Contents
  • Etymology
  • Description
  • Habit and foliage
  • Cones
  • Distribution
  • Evolution
  • External phylogeny
  • Taxonomy and internal phylogeny
  • Hybrids
  • Ecology
  • Species interactions
  • Diseases
  • Uses
  • In culture
  • References
  • Further reading
  • External links

Larches are deciduous conifers in the genus Larix, of the family Pinaceae. Growing to as much as tall, they are native to the cooler regions of the Northern Hemisphere. They grow in lowland forests in the far north, and high in mountains further south. Larches are among the dominant plants in the boreal forests of Siberia and Canada, making them the most abundant genus of trees on earth. Larch wood is tough and relatively durable; it is used in boatbuilding, cladding, decking, garden furniture, fencing, and construction. Products extracted from larch include arabinogalactan, rosin, turpentine, and an essential oil.

== Etymology ==

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