Key to the Gymnosperms of the Southeastern U.S. -
Key to the Larches (Larix)


Needles on short shoots are in clusters of 12-30,
are keeled below and rounded on upper surface;
seed cones are 1-2 cm. (3/8 - 3/4 in.) long, with 10-30 scales -
Tamarack (Larix laricina)

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Needles on short shoots are in clusters of 30-40,
are keeled below and flat on upper surface;
seed cones are 2-4 cm. (3/4 - 1 5/8 in.) long, with 30-50 scales -
European larch (Larix decidua)
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Seed cones 1-2 cm long, with 10-30 scales (close-up image) Needles in clusters of 12-30 (close-up image) Needles in clusters of 30-40 (close-up image) Seed cones 2-4 cm long, with 30-50 scales (close-up image)
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