Crimean Juniper vs Flaky Juniper

Juniperus excelsa compared with Juniperus squamata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Crimean Juniper	Flaky Juniper
Kingdom same	Plantae (plante)	Plantae (plante)
Phylum same	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class same	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order same	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family same	Cupressaceae	Cupressaceae
Genus same	Juniperus	Juniperus
Species	Juniperus excelsa	Juniperus squamata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Crimean Juniper

LC — Least Concern

Flaky Juniper

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Crimean Juniper

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Armenia.

Flaky Juniper

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.