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Western Juniper

Juniperus occidentalis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order
Pinales (Koniferen)
Family
Cupressaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Species
Juniperus occidentalis (Western Juniper)

Similar Species in Juniperus

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Kade
Juniperus oxycedrus
Least Concern
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Kriech-Wacholder
Juniperus horizontalis
Not Evaluated
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Stink-Wacholder, Sadebaum
Juniperus sabina
Not Evaluated
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virginischer Wacholder
Juniperus virginiana
Not Evaluated
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Wacholder
Juniperus communis
Vulnerable
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Arizona Juniper
Juniperus arizonica
Least Concern
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jalisco juniper
Juniperus jaliscana
Endangered
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Black Juniper
Juniperus indica
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Juniper?
The scientific name of Western Juniper is Juniperus occidentalis. It belongs to the genus Juniperus.
What is the conservation status of Western Juniper?
Western Juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Western Juniper belong to?
Western Juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) belongs to the genus Juniperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cupressaceae.
Is Western Juniper endangered?
No, Western Juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Western Juniper belong to?
Western Juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Western Juniper?
The closest relatives of Western Juniper in the genus Juniperus include Kade, Kriech-Wacholder, Stink-Wacholder, Sadebaum, virginischer Wacholder, Wacholder.

Genus Juniperus — 20 Species

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Kade
Juniperus oxycedrus
LC 🐾
Kriech-Wacholder
Juniperus horizontalis
NE 🐾
Stink-Wacholder, Sadebaum
Juniperus sabina
NE 🐾
virginischer Wacholder
Juniperus virginiana
NE 🐾
Wacholder
Juniperus communis
VU 🐾
Arizona Juniper
Juniperus arizonica
LC 🐾
jalisco juniper
Juniperus jaliscana
EN 🐾
Black Juniper
Juniperus indica
LC 🐾
Pinchot Juniper
Juniperus pinchotii
LC 🐾
Pencil Cedar
Juniperus semiglobosa
LC 🐾
Syrian Juniper
Juniperus drupacea
LC 🐾
Ping's Juniper
Juniperus pingii
NT 🐾
Stinking Juniper
Juniperus foetidissima
LC 🐾
Incense Juniper
Juniperus thurifera
LC 🐾
Red-cedar
Juniperus scopulorum
NE 🐾
Durango juniper
Juniperus durangensis
LC 🐾
Phoenician Juniper
Juniperus phoenicea
LC 🐾
Komarov's juniper
Juniperus komarovii
LC 🐾
Canary Islands Juniper
Juniperus cedrus
EN 🐾
Tibetan Juniper
Juniperus tibetica
VU
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