big-berry juniper
Juniperus osteosperma (Torr.) Little
Juniperus osteosperma, known as big-berry juniper, is a species in the Cupressaceae family. It is distributed globally and is native to several U.S. states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
Description
Juniperus osteosperma (Torr.) Little, commonly referred to as big-berry juniper, is a member of the Cupressaceae family. This species is native to the western United States, occurring in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Its global distribution includes regions beyond its native range. The species was formally published in 1948.
Other common names
Bigberry JuniperUtah Juniperbig-berry juniper
Distribution
Global · Arizona · California · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · Nevada · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming
Synonyms
Juniperus utahensisJuniperus cosninoJuniperus californica var. osteospermaJuniperus californica subsp. osteospermaJuniperus megalocarpaJuniperus knightiiJuniperus monosperma var. knightiiJuniperus californica var. utahensisJuniperus tetragona var. osteospermaJuniperus utahensis var. cosninoJuniperus utahensis var. megalocarpaSabina utahensisSabina osteospermaSabina knightiiSabina megalocarpaJuniperus occidentalis var. utahensisJuniperus californica var. utahense