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Larix russica

Larix russica

9.9
A medium-sized larch tree with soft bright-green needles and a narrow cone-shaped top native to Siberia
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : larice ruso
  • Gardeners choose Larix russica for its soft, bright-green foliage and narrow crown.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the growth patterns of Larix russica in Siberian forests.

  • The Larix russica is favored in some arboretums for its striking appearance.

  • The Larix russica is known for its stunning autumn foliage.

  • In gardens, the Larix russica adds a unique texture.

  • Gardeners choose Larix russica for its soft, bright-green foliage and narrow crown.

  • Researchers studied the growth patterns of Larix russica in Siberian forests.

  • The Larix russica is favored in some arboretums for its striking appearance.

Synonyms

Larix siberica
vsLarix russica
  • Specialized
9.1

A tall Siberian tree with narrow soft green needles often used in forests and gardens

is the same species but presented as an alternative scientific label
Siberian larch
vsLarix russica
  • UK
7.6

A medium-sized tree with soft bright-green needles that fall in autumn, used for its wood and in gardens

emphasizes cultivation mainly for ornament and silviculture rather than timber

Surface Forms

Larix russica main

Morphology

Larix + russica

This is a Latin binomial composed of the genus name Larix (a larch) plus the epithet russica (denoting Russian/origin), so the meaning 'a larch from Russia' is directly derivable from the constituents. The genus+epithet pattern is a regular, compositional naming convention found across languages, making the term transparent to learners who know both parts.

Etymology

Larix russica comes from old scientific naming: Larix is the word for the tree 'larch' and russica means 'from Russia', so the name simply tells you it is a larch native to Russia.