Introductory
SPECIES: Larix laricina | Tamarack 



ABBREVIATION : 
LARLAR

SYNONYMS : 
   Larix laricina var. alaskensis (W.F. Wright) Raup


SCS PLANT CODE : 
   LALA


COMMON NAMES : 
   tamarack
   Eastern larch
   Alaskan larch
   American larch
   tamarack larch
   hackmatack


TAXONOMY : 
The currently accepted scientific name of tamarack is Larix laricina (Du
Roi) K. Koch [32].  The genus Larix consists of 10 species of deciduous,
coniferous trees found in cool, temperate regions of the northern
hemisphere.  Three species of Larix, including tamarack, are native to
North America.

Tamarack is a widely distributed species that exhibits considerable
genetic variation.  At one time, plants from Alaska were considered as
either a distinct species or as a variety of tamarack.  Recent research
shows that although Alaskan plants exhibit some variation in cone and
needle characteristics, the variation is insufficient to warrant
recognition as a separate species or variety [39].  Across tamarack's
range the pattern of variation is gradual, and no varieties or ecotypes
are currently recognized [26].

Natural hybridization between tamarack and other larches has not been
documented.  Tamarack has been artifically crossed with Japanese larch
(L. leptolepis) and European larch (L. decidua) [26].  


LIFE FORM : 
Tree

FEDERAL LEGAL STATUS : 
No special status

OTHER STATUS : 
NO-ENTRY


COMPILED BY AND DATE : 
Ronald Uchytil, June 1991


LAST REVISED BY AND DATE : 
NO-ENTRY


AUTHORSHIP AND CITATION : 
Uchytil, Ronald J. 1991. Larix laricina. In: Remainder of Citation

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