Juniperus deltoides
Juniperus deltoides R.P.Adams
Juniperus deltoides, the Eastern prickly juniper, is a species of juniper native to the eastern Mediterranean. It is part of the Cupressaceae family and was first described in 2004 by R.P. Adams. While it has been classified as a subspecies of Juniperus oxycedrus, genetic research has shown that the two are not closely related.
Description
Juniperus deltoides is a coniferous tree in the cypress family, Cupressaceae. It is found in the eastern Mediterranean region. Initially, it was considered a subspecies of Juniperus oxycedrus, but phylogenetic analyses have demonstrated that the two species are not closely related. The species was formally described by R.P. Adams in 2004.
Synonyms
Juniperus rhodocarpaJuniperus bieberstienianaJuniperus marschallianaJuniperus oxycedrus var. fastigiataJuniperus oxycedrus var. parvifoliaJuniperus oxycedrus f. viminalisJuniperus oxycedrus f. densaJuniperus oxycedrus f. yaltirikianaJuniperus oxycedrus f. parvifoliaJuniperus oxycedrus var. microcarpaJuniperus oxycedrus subsp. deltoidesJuniperus viminalis