DAHURIAN LARCH

Asian Larch

Larix Gmelinii

Pine Family [Pinaceae]  

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22nd May 2009, Troutal Tongue, Seathwaite, Duddon Valley. Photo: © RWD


22nd May 2009, Troutal Tongue, Seathwaite, Duddon Valley. Photo: © RWD
The cones are, distinctively, reddish pink at first.


22nd May 2009, Troutal Tongue, Seathwaite, Duddon Valley. Photo: © RWD


22nd May 2009, Troutal Tongue, Seathwaite, Duddon Valley. Photo: © RWD


22nd May 2009, Troutal Tongue, Seathwaite, Duddon Valley. Photo: © RWD


22nd May 2009, Troutal Tongue, Seathwaite, Duddon Valley. Photo: © RWD


22nd May 2009, Troutal Tongue, Seathwaite, Duddon Valley. Photo: © RWD


22nd May 2009, Troutal Tongue, Seathwaite, Duddon Valley. Photo: © RWD


22nd May 2009, Troutal Tongue, Seathwaite, Duddon Valley. Photo: © RWD
Needles blunt-tipped.


Some similarities to : other Larches

A member of the Pine Family of trees having deciduous needles, it is therefore a deciduous conifer. It turns a golden brown in autumn before the needle leaves drop off.

Distinguishing Feature : The pinkish-red cones (when new).

No relation to : Flower [a plant with similar name].

Daurian Larch contains Taxifolin, or dihydroquercetin, a flavonol which is also found in the seeds of Milk Thistle and although chemically very similar to Quercetin has a much lower toxicity compared with Quercetin.

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DAHURIAN LARCH

Asian Larch

Larix Gmelinii

Pine Family [Pinaceae]