Definition

Noun 1. A species of coniferous tree: A medium-sized larch tree (Larix sibirica) native to northeastern Russia and Siberia. It is characterized by a narrowly conical crown, soft, narrow, bright-green needle-like leaves that are deciduous, and its use in cultivation outside its native range.

Usage

• The Siberian larch is valued in forestry and landscaping for its hardiness and attractive form.
• Botanists study the growth patterns of the Siberian larch in different climates.
• The wood from the Siberian larch is durable and used in construction.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical taxonomy, (Siberian larch) is distinguished from other larch species by specific morphological characteristics, such as its cone scale shape and leaf arrangement.
• The term is used in ecological studies to describe a key species in the boreal forests of Siberia.

Variants and Related Words

• Larch (n): The common name for trees of the genus , which includes the Siberian larch. All larches are deciduous conifers.
• Larix sibirica (n): The scientific (Latin) binomial name for the Siberian larch.

Synonyms

• (Scientific name)

Noun

1. medium-sized larch of northeastern Russia and Siberia having narrowly conic crown and soft narrow bright-green leaves; used in cultivation