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Western Larch

Larix occidentalis

Least Concern

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order
Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family
Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus
Larix
Species
Larix occidentalis (Western Larch)

Names in Other Languages

French mélèze de l'Ouest

Similar Species in Larix

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Alaska Larch
Larix laricina
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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Japanese larch
Larix kaempferi
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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Chinese Larch
Larix potaninii
Least Concern
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Common Larch
Larix decidua
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Larch?
The scientific name of Western Larch is Larix occidentalis. It belongs to the genus Larix.
What is the conservation status of Western Larch?
Western Larch (Larix occidentalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Western Larch live?
Western Larch is found in Distributed across Armenia, Canada, Iceland, and Sweden.. Countries include Armenia, Canada, Iceland, Sweden.
What family does Western Larch belong to?
Western Larch (Larix occidentalis) belongs to the genus Larix, which is part of the taxonomic family Pinaceae.
Is Western Larch endangered?
No, Western Larch (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 Western Larch belong to?
Western Larch (Larix occidentalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Western Larch?
The closest relatives of Western Larch in the genus Larix include Alaska Larch, Alpine Larch, Hybrid Larch, Japanese larch, Masters' Larch.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Larix — 11 Species

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Alaska Larch
Larix laricina
NE 🐾
Alpine Larch
Larix lyallii
LC 🐾
Hybrid Larch
Larix marschlinsii
NE 🐾
Japanese larch
Larix kaempferi
NE 🐾
Masters' Larch
Larix mastersiana
EN 🐾
Sikkim Larch
Larix griffithii
LC 🐾
Chinese Larch
Larix potaninii
LC 🐾
Common Larch
Larix decidua
NE 🐾
Siberian Larch
Larix sibirica
NE
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Western Larch
Larix occidentalis
LC
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Dahurian Larch
Larix gmelinii
NE
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