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Juniperus occidentalis

Juniperus occidentalis
At Lava Beds National Monument
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Gymnospermae
Division: Pinophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order: Cupressales
Family: Cupressaceae
Genus: Juniperus
Species:
J. occidentalis
Binomial name
Juniperus occidentalis
Natural range in dark green (light green is J. grandis)

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 meters (2,600–9,800 ft) and rarely down to 100 m (330 ft). It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List because it is a widespread species with an increasing population.[1]

  1. ^ a b Farjon, A. (2013). "Juniperus occidentalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T42242A2965783. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T42242A2965783.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.

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