The larch is one of the few conifers that drop their needles in winter. In the spring, the young, light green needles eat, they taste tart and sour and remind something of lemon. In autumn the needles turn yellow before they fall off.
The larch prefers to grow in open spaces, ie where avalanches or landslides have made room and it can be up to 800 years old. It is very resistant and tolerates high temperature differences. Larch wood is preferably used for bow making because of its flexibility.
In ancient times, the larch was considered a sacred tree whose protective power against evil works. Medically, larch balsam has an antiseptic effect and is therefore used against abscesses or boils.
Chinese larch
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