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Red-cedar

Juniperus scopulorum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Canada, India, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇦 Canada 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (식물)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order
Pinales (구과목)
Family
Cupressaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Species
Juniperus scopulorum (Red-cedar)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cedro Rojo
French genévrier des Rocheuses
Portuguese junipero-das-montanhas-rochosas

Similar Species in Juniperus

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Kong Nam Tsong
Juniperus chinensis
Not Evaluated
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Black Juniper
Juniperus indica
Least Concern
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Tibetan Juniper
Juniperus tibetica
Vulnerable
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Common Juniper
Juniperus communis
Vulnerable
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jalisco juniper
Juniperus jaliscana
Endangered
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Arizona Juniper
Juniperus arizonica
Least Concern
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comitan juniper
Juniperus comitana
Endangered
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Azores Juniper
Juniperus brevifolia
Vulnerable
View all species in Juniperus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red-cedar?
The scientific name of Red-cedar is Juniperus scopulorum. It belongs to the genus Juniperus.
Where does Red-cedar live?
Red-cedar is found in Distributed across Brazil, Canada, India, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Brazil, Canada, India, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Red-cedar belong to?
Red-cedar (Juniperus scopulorum) belongs to the genus Juniperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cupressaceae.
What kingdom does Red-cedar belong to?
Red-cedar (Juniperus scopulorum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of Red-cedar?
The closest relatives of Red-cedar in the genus Juniperus include Kong Nam Tsong, Black Juniper, Canary Islands Juniper, Common Juniper, jalisco juniper.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Juniperus — 20 Species

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Kong Nam Tsong
Juniperus chinensis
NE 🐾
Black Juniper
Juniperus indica
LC 🐾
Canary Islands Juniper
Juniperus cedrus
EN 🐾
Common Juniper
Juniperus communis
VU 🐾
jalisco juniper
Juniperus jaliscana
EN 🐾
Arizona Juniper
Juniperus arizonica
LC 🐾
Tibetan Juniper
Juniperus tibetica
VU 🐾
Durango juniper
Juniperus durangensis
LC 🐾
Pencil Cedar
Juniperus semiglobosa
LC 🐾
Pinchot Juniper
Juniperus pinchotii
LC 🐾
Syrian Juniper
Juniperus drupacea
LC 🐾
Ping's Juniper
Juniperus pingii
NT 🐾
Stinking Juniper
Juniperus foetidissima
LC 🐾
Incense Juniper
Juniperus thurifera
LC 🐾
comitan juniper
Juniperus comitana
EN 🐾
Phoenician Juniper
Juniperus phoenicea
LC
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Red-cedar
Juniperus scopulorum
NE
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Komarov's juniper
Juniperus komarovii
LC 🐾
Prickly Juniper
Juniperus oxycedrus
LC 🐾
Azores Juniper
Juniperus brevifolia
VU
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