Drooping Juniper
Juniperus flaccida Schltdl.
Juniperus flaccida, known as Drooping Juniper, is a shrub or small tree native to central and northern Mexico and the extreme southwest of Texas. It can grow up to 5–10 metres tall and is found at altitudes of 800–2,600 metres on dry soils.
Description
Juniperus flaccida belongs to the Cupressaceae family and is distributed across central and northern Mexico, as well as the extreme southwest of Texas. It is a member of the genus Juniperus and was first described in 1838 by Schltdl. This species is adapted to dry environments and thrives at moderate elevations.
Other common names
Drooping JuniperMexican Drooping JuniperWeeping JuniperMexican juniper
Distribution
Global · Mexico Central · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest · Mexico Southwest · Texas
Synonyms
Juniperus gracilisJuniperus foetida var. flaccidaSabina flaccidaJuniperus foetida var. squarrulosaJuniperus flaccida var. giganteaJuniperus flaccida var. typica