Larix
Larix (larches; family Pinaceae, *tribe Abietineae) A genus of deciduous and coniferous trees that have soft, deciduous leaves in tufts, mostly on short spur shoots, and oval, persistent cones. There are about 9 species, found in the cold temperate parts of the northern hemisphere.
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