Sierra juniper
Juniperus occidentalis Hook.
Juniperus occidentalis, commonly known as Sierra juniper or western juniper, is a member of the Cupressaceae family. It is a shrub or tree native to the western United States, found in mountainous regions between 800 and 3,000 meters in elevation. The species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List due to its wide distribution and growing population.
Description
Juniperus occidentalis is native to the western U.S., occurring in California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. It typically inhabits mountainous areas but can occasionally be found at lower elevations. The species was first described by Hook. in 1838. It is a resilient plant that has adapted to a range of environmental conditions and is currently not considered at risk of extinction.
Other common names
Western Juniperwestern-cedarSierra juniper
Distribution
Global · California · Idaho · Nevada · Oregon · Washington
Synonyms
Juniperus dealbataJuniperus andinaJuniperus californica var. siskiyouensisSabina occidentalisChamaecyparis boursieriCupressus bacciformisJuniperus pseudocupressusJuniperus occidentalis f. robinsoniiJuniperus occidentalis subsp. occidentalisJuniperus occidentalis var. occidentalisJuniperus occidentalis f. corbetii