824 observationsLeast Concern
temple juniper
Juniperus rigida
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Cupressaceae ›Genus: Juniperus
About
Juniperus rigida (temple juniper) is a species of juniper, native to northern China, Korea, Japan, and the far southeast of Russia (Sakhalin and Primorsky Krai), occurring at altitudes of 10-2,200 m. The species is also naturalized in California and Alabama. It is closely related to Juniperus communis (Common Juniper) and Juniperus conferta (Shore Juniper), the latter sometimes treated as a variety or subspecies of J. rigida.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of temple juniper is Juniperus rigida.
- temple juniper belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- temple juniper belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- temple juniper belongs to the class Pinopsida.
- temple juniper belongs to the order Pinales.
- temple juniper belongs to the family Cupressaceae.
- temple juniper belongs to the genus Juniperus.