🌿Native Nature

Rocky Mountain Juniper

Juniperus scopulorum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Cupressaceae ›Genus: Juniperus

About

Juniperus scopulorum (Rocky Mountain juniper) is a species of juniper native to western North America, in Canada in British Columbia and southwest Alberta, in the United States from Washington east to North Dakota, south to Arizona and also locally western Texas, and northernmost Mexico from Sonora east to Coahuila. It grows at altitudes of 500–2,700 metres (1,600–8,900 ft) on dry soils, often together with other juniper species. "Scopulorum" means "of the mountains.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rocky Mountain Juniper?
The scientific name of Rocky Mountain Juniper is Juniperus scopulorum.
What kingdom does Rocky Mountain Juniper belong to?
Rocky Mountain Juniper belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Rocky Mountain Juniper belong to?
Rocky Mountain Juniper belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Rocky Mountain Juniper belong to?
Rocky Mountain Juniper belongs to the class Pinopsida.
What order does Rocky Mountain Juniper belong to?
Rocky Mountain Juniper belongs to the order Pinales.
What family does Rocky Mountain Juniper belong to?
Rocky Mountain Juniper belongs to the family Cupressaceae.
What genus does Rocky Mountain Juniper belong to?
Rocky Mountain Juniper belongs to the genus Juniperus.