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American Larch
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American Larch
Larix laracina (Du Roi) K. Koch
Pinaceae family
This medium-sized coniferous tree is intolerant of shade, and is mostly found in swamps and other wet areas. It is unusual because, although it is a conifer, it is not an evergreen. Its short needles are produced in whorls, and all of them turn yellow in the late autumn and fall from the tree. A very similar introduced species, the European larch, is often planted in yards and parks.