5,063 observationsLeast Concern
western juniper
Juniperus occidentalis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Cupressaceae ›Genus: Juniperus
About
Juniperus occidentalis, known as the western juniper, is a shrub or tree native to the western United States, growing in mountains at altitudes of 800–3,000 metres (2,600–9,800 ft) and rarely down to 100 metres (330 ft).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of western juniper is Juniperus occidentalis.
- western juniper belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- western juniper belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- western juniper belongs to the class Pinopsida.
- western juniper belongs to the order Pinales.
- western juniper belongs to the family Cupressaceae.
- western juniper belongs to the genus Juniperus.