Juniperus deppeana
Alligator Juniper, Checker Bark Juniper
Other regional names: Checkerbark Juniper
- Checkerbark Juniper
Also known as: Juniperus pachyderma Torr. ex Sitgr. +1 more
- Juniperus pachyderma Torr. ex Sitgr.
- Juniperus pachyphloea Torr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cupressaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Juniperus deppeana (commonly known as Alligator Juniper or Checker Bark Juniper) is a coniferous tree belonging to the Cupressaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring botanical forms and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Conifer
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico, Texas
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms