Larix ID

Discussion in 'Gymnosperms (incl. Conifers)' started by Daniel Mosquin, Sep 6, 2007.

  1. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Larix decidua (European Larch); the shoot colour and cone shape fits perfectly for this.

    The proliferous cone (highlighted) is a common example of teratology; larch does this more frequently than any other conifers (I've got a bagful of similar examples), except for perhaps Cunninghamia and Cryptomeria. The apical shoot won't survive - once the scales mature and dry out to open, the apical shoot dies.
     
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    Thanks Michael.
     

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