French names:
Mélèze d'Europe Family: Pine Family (Pinaceae) Group: Larches Distinctive features: Tree; Whorls of needles. Similar species: Tamarack (Larix laricina) - very similar: branches not droopy. Flowers: Summer Leaves:
Whorls of soft needles. Habitat: Fields and Open Areas; Damp soil preferred, will grow elsewhere. Books: Trees in Canada: 76 Native/Non-native:
Non-native Status:
Common.
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