Flaky Juniper vs Syrian Juniper

Juniperus squamata compared with Juniperus drupacea

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Flaky Juniper	Syrian Juniper
Kingdom same	Plantae (Pflanzen)	Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum same	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class same	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order same	Pinales (Koniferen)	Pinales (Koniferen)
Family same	Cupressaceae	Cupressaceae
Genus same	Juniperus	Juniperus
Species	Juniperus squamata	Juniperus drupacea

Evolutionary Relationship

Flaky Juniper and Syrian Juniper share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Juniperus.

Conservation Status

Flaky Juniper

LC — Least Concern

Syrian Juniper

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Flaky Juniper	Syrian Juniper
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Flaky Juniper

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Range

Found in Norway.

Syrian Juniper

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.