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Kara-Matsu (Japanese larch)

Larix kaempferi

Not Evaluated

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Kara-Matsu
French Mélèze du Japon
German Japanische Lärche

Similar Species in Larix

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Gui-natsu
Larix gmelinii
Not Evaluated
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Alpine Larch
Larix lyallii
Least Concern
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Hybrid Larch
Larix marschlinsii
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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Alaska Larch
Larix laricina
Not Evaluated
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Common Larch
Larix decidua
Not Evaluated
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Siberian Larch
Larix sibirica
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kara-Matsu?
The scientific name of Kara-Matsu is Larix kaempferi. It belongs to the genus Larix.
Where does Kara-Matsu live?
Kara-Matsu is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia, North Korea, Turkey), Europe (14 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Armenia, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy.
What family does Kara-Matsu belong to?
Kara-Matsu (Larix kaempferi) belongs to the genus Larix, which is part of the taxonomic family Pinaceae.
What kingdom does Kara-Matsu belong to?
Kara-Matsu (Larix kaempferi) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Kara-Matsu?
The closest relatives of Kara-Matsu in the genus Larix include Gui-natsu, Hybrid Larch, Masters' Larch, Alaska Larch, Chinese Larch.

Native Range — 19 Countries

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Genus Larix — 11 Species

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Gui-natsu
Larix gmelinii
NE
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Kara-Matsu
Larix kaempferi
NE
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Hybrid Larch
Larix marschlinsii
NE 🐾
Masters' Larch
Larix mastersiana
EN 🐾
Alaska Larch
Larix laricina
NE 🐾
Chinese Larch
Larix potaninii
LC 🐾
Common Larch
Larix decidua
NE 🐾
Siberian Larch
Larix sibirica
NE 🐾
Western Larch
Larix occidentalis
LC 🐾
Sikkim Larch
Larix griffithii
LC 🐾
Alpine Larch
Larix lyallii
LC
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