1,772 observationsLeast Concern
Weeping Juniper
Juniperus flaccida
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Cupressaceae ›Genus: Juniperus
About
Juniperus flaccida (drooping juniper, weeping juniper or Mexican juniper; Native American names include tláscal) is a large shrub or small tree reaching 5–10 m (rarely to 15 m) tall. It is native to central and northern Mexico (from Oaxaca northward) and the extreme southwest of Texas, United States (Brewster County). It grows at moderate altitudes of 800-2,600 m, on dry soils.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Weeping Juniper is Juniperus flaccida.
- Weeping Juniper belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Weeping Juniper belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Weeping Juniper belongs to the class Pinopsida.
- Weeping Juniper belongs to the order Pinales.
- Weeping Juniper belongs to the family Cupressaceae.
- Weeping Juniper belongs to the genus Juniperus.