Trees and Shrubs of Wawina Peatland SNA

Tamarack (Larix laricina)

Shape: Tree
Leaf/Branch Arrangement: Alternate
Flower: cone-like structure, Male; globular to oblong, 1/8-1/6 inch long, creamy white pollen sacs, loose collar of brown, papery scales, Female; erect, egg shaped, ¼-3/8 inch long, 10-25 cone scales are greenish with deep rose red edging
Leaves: needle-like, tight clusters of 10 to 35, soft, ½-1 ...more ↓

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