Larix decidua var. polonica

Pinaceae Larix decidua var. polonica (Racib. ex Wóycicki) Ostenf. & Syrach

Etymology
Larix refers to the Latin name for larches.
decidua refers to the deciduous nature of this tree.
polonica refers to Poland; indicating its habitat.

Colloquial Name
Polish larch

Subordinate Taxa
There exist 3 subordinate taxa for Larix decidua:

Distribution

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TDWG Codes
1, 11, POL

Habitat
The natural habitats for Larix decidua var. polonica are temperate forests. The natural elevation is unknown. There are no conifers associated with Larix decidua var. polonica that are known of.

USDA Hardiness zone – 4
Larix decidua var. polonica is hardy to USDA Zone 4 (Bannister & Neuner, 2001), meaning its frost tolerance lies somewhere in the range of -34.4C (-30F) to 28.9C (-20F).

Species Continuity
The population trend for Larix decidua var. polonica is decreasing. There are ongoing threats for Larix decidua var. polonica and they are listed as follows:

• 4 Invasive Species / Pathogens & Genetic Risks
  • 4.4 Genetic Contamination & Hybridization
• 5 Natural System Modifications
  • 5.3 Other Ecosystem Modifications

IUCN Category – VU
According to the IUCN Red List, Larix decidua var. polonica has been assigned the status of VU(Vulnerable). This means that according to the Red List criteria, this species qualifies as Vulnerable and is of risk.

Superordinate Taxa
The nearest superordinate taxon for Larix decidua is Sect. Larix. The coordinate taxa for Larix decidua are therefore:

Larix decidua var. polonica is further placed under Laricoideae. Larix decidua var. polonica is also placed under Pinaceae.