Common Larch
Larix decidua (L.) Mill.
Larix decidua, known as Common Larch, is a species of larch native to the mountains of central Europe, particularly the Alps and Carpathian Mountains, with small lowland populations in northern Poland. It is a long-lived tree, with confirmed lifespans near 1000 years and likely ages reaching 2000 years. The species is part of the Pinaceae family and is distributed across regions including Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, DK, FI, IS, TR, HR, IE, Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, France, The Netherlands, Great Britain, GB, PT, BY, and Luxembourg.
Description
Larix decidua is a coniferous tree species within the genus Larix. It is native to central Europe, with its primary range in the Alpine and Carpathian regions. The species is notable for its longevity, with some individuals living up to nearly 1000 years, and possibly as long as 2000 years. The tree is adapted to mountainous environments and is widely distributed across parts of Europe and North America. It is commonly referred to as Common Larch in English and belongs to the Pinaceae family, which includes other conifers such as pines, spruces, and firs.
Other common names
Common LarchEuropean LarchLarch
Distribution
Newfoundland · Nova Scotia · Ontario · Quebec · DK · FI · IS · TR · HR · IE · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · GB · PT · BY · Luxembourg · Latvia · Lithuania · Denmark · Finland · Channel Is. · Ireland · Northern Ireland · Madeira · Norway · Spain
Synonyms
Peuce larixLarix larixLarix gracilisLarix caducifoliaLarix vulgarisLarix sudeticaLarix pyramidalisPinus larixPinus laetaAbies larixLarix decidua subsp. europaeaPinus larix var. pendulaLarix europaea var. pendulaLarix decidua var. pendulaPinus larix var. europaeaLarix decidua f. pendulaAbies larix var. pendulaLarix europaea var. pendulinaLarix decidua var. pendulinaPicea larixAbies larix