Flaky Juniper vs Prickly Juniper

Juniperus squamata compared with Juniperus oxycedrus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Flaky Juniper	Prickly Juniper
Kingdom same	Plantae (растения)	Plantae (растения)
Phylum same	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class same	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order same	Pinales (сосновые)	Pinales (сосновые)
Family same	Cupressaceae	Cupressaceae
Genus same	Juniperus	Juniperus
Species	Juniperus squamata	Juniperus oxycedrus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Flaky Juniper

LC — Least Concern

Prickly Juniper

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Flaky Juniper	Prickly 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.

Prickly Juniper

Habitat

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

Range

Found in India.