Juniperus communis var. megistocarpa
Common Juniper, Large Fruited Juniper
Other regional names: Magdalen Islands Juniper
- Magdalen Islands Juniper
Also known as: Juniperus communis subsp. megistocarpa (Fernald & H.St.John) Silba
- Juniperus communis subsp. megistocarpa (Fernald & H.St.John) Silba
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Cupressaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Juniperus communis var. megistocarpa (commonly known as Common Juniper or Large-Fruited Juniper) is a conifer belonging to the Cupressaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this variety is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Juniperus communis, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Conifer
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Québec
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