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mélèze de l'Ouest

Larix occidentalis

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Distributed across Armenia, Canada, Iceland, and Sweden.

🇦🇲 Armenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French mélèze de l'Ouest

Similar Species in Larix

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fausse épinette rouge
Larix laricina
Not Evaluated
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Mélèze de Dunkeld
Larix marschlinsii
Not Evaluated
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mélèze de Lyall
Larix lyallii
Least Concern
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Mélèze d'Europe
Larix decidua
Not Evaluated
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Mélèze du Japon
Larix kaempferi
Not Evaluated
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Dahurian Larch
Larix gmelinii
Not Evaluated
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Masters' Larch
Larix mastersiana
Endangered
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Sikkim Larch
Larix griffithii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mélèze de l'Ouest?
The scientific name of mélèze de l'Ouest is Larix occidentalis. It belongs to the genus Larix.
What is the conservation status of mélèze de l'Ouest?
mélèze de l'Ouest (Larix occidentalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does mélèze de l'Ouest live?
mélèze de l'Ouest is found in Distributed across Armenia, Canada, Iceland, and Sweden.. Countries include Armenia, Canada, Iceland, Sweden.
What family does mélèze de l'Ouest belong to?
mélèze de l'Ouest (Larix occidentalis) belongs to the genus Larix, which is part of the taxonomic family Pinaceae.
Is mélèze de l'Ouest endangered?
No, mélèze de l'Ouest (Larix occidentalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does mélèze de l'Ouest belong to?
mélèze de l'Ouest (Larix occidentalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of mélèze de l'Ouest?
The closest relatives of mélèze de l'Ouest in the genus Larix include fausse épinette rouge, Mélèze de Dunkeld, mélèze de Lyall, Mélèze d'Europe, Mélèze du Japon.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Larix — 11 Species

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fausse épinette rouge
Larix laricina
NE 🐾
Mélèze de Dunkeld
Larix marschlinsii
NE
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mélèze de l'Ouest
Larix occidentalis
LC
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mélèze de Lyall
Larix lyallii
LC 🐾
Mélèze d'Europe
Larix decidua
NE 🐾
Mélèze du Japon
Larix kaempferi
NE 🐾
Dahurian Larch
Larix gmelinii
NE 🐾
Masters' Larch
Larix mastersiana
EN 🐾
Sikkim Larch
Larix griffithii
LC 🐾
Chinese Larch
Larix potaninii
LC 🐾
Siberian Larch
Larix sibirica
NE
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