Larch \Larch\, n. [Cf. OE. larege (Cotgrave), It. larice, Sp.
larice, alerce, G. l["a]rche; all fr. L. larix, -icis, Gr.
(?).] (Bot.)
A genus of coniferous trees, having deciduous leaves, in
fascicles (see Illust. of {Fascicle}).
Note: The European larch is {Larix Europ[ae]a}. The American
or black larch is {L. Americana}, the hackmatack or
tamarack. The trees are generally of a drooping,
graceful appearance.