| Sikkim Larch |
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| File size | 590515 |
| Original date | 6/5/16 4:29 PM |
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto |
| Focal length | 135.0mm |
| Exposure time | 1/100s |
| Aperture | 5.6 |
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| Metering Mode | Multi-segment |
| Camera make | Canon |
| Camera model | Canon EOS REBEL T4i |
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Botanical name: Larix griffithii Family: Pinaceae (Pine family)
Synonyms: Pinus griffithiana, Larix kongboensis
Synonyms: Pinus griffithiana, Larix kongboensis
Sikkim Larch is a small pyramidal tree, growing up
to 20 m tall. It is characterized by pale green leaves borne in
clusters of 30-50, on short shoots, and pendulous branches. Bark is
thick, brown. Leaves are 2.5-3.1 cm long, soft flexible. Cones are
erect, cylindrical, 5-8 cm long, 2.5-2.9 cm broad, on pendulous
branches. Bracts are longer than the scales and with curled tips.
Sikkim Larch is found in Eatern Himalayas, from E Nepal to SE Tibet, at
altitudes of 2800-4000 m. Flowering: May.
| Identification credit: Siddarth Machado | Photographed in North Sikkim. |
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