🌿Native Nature

Seaside Juniper

Juniperus maritima

Taxonomy

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

About

Juniperus maritima is a species of juniper known by the common name seaside juniper. It is native to the Puget Sound region in southwestern British Columbia and northwestern Washington, where it is not uncommon, as well as on dry mountain ridges on the Olympic Peninsula. It was previously included in the description of the Rocky Mountain juniper (Juniperus scopulorum) but was separated in 2007. Genetic analysis revealed that what appeared to be Rocky Mountain junipers in...

Frequently Asked Questions

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