This German stamp was issued in 1979 by Deutsche Bundespost Berlin as part of the annual Welfare ("Für die Wohlfahrtspflege") series. It features a detailed botanical illustration of the Larch tree (Lärche), showcasing its cones, needles, and flowering stages in vivid natural colors. The denomination reads 40+20 pfennig, where the additional 20 pfennig surcharge went towards charitable and welfare causes.

The design highlights the larch’s distinctive seed cones and needles, reflecting Germany’s tradition of combining art, science, and social support through philately. Collectors value this issue not only for its botanical theme but also as part of the long-running Berlin welfare semi-postal series, which depicted flora, fauna, and cultural motifs.