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Larix kaempferi


 

Larix kaempferi
Japanese larch

The 1 - 1 3/8" ovoid, upright and short-stalked cones change from reddish purple to brown at maturity. The overlapping scales are reflexed at the apex, distinguishing this species from Larix decidua.

 
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