Larix decidua
Common Larch, European Larch
Also known as: Larix sibirica subsp. polonica Sukaczev
- Larix sibirica subsp. polonica Sukaczev
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Pinaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Larix decidua (commonly known as Common Larch or European Larch) is a coniferous tree within the Pinaceae family. It naturally occurs in Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Conifer
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Austria, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, Switzerland, Ukraine, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Denmark, Finland, Føroyar, Great Britain, Hungary, Illinois, Ireland, Maryland, New York, Newfoundland, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Vermont
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms