Larch family

The Larch family, scientifically known as **Pinaceae**, is a family of coniferous trees and shrubs. The family includes various genera and species, among which the genus **Larix**, commonly referred to as larch, is notable. Larches are unique among conifers because they are deciduous, meaning they lose their needles in the fall, unlike many other conifer species that retain their foliage year-round.