| Juniperus occidentalis | |
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| At Lava Beds National Monument | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnospermae |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Cupressales |
| Family: | Cupressaceae |
| Genus: | Juniperus |
| Species: | J. occidentalis
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| Binomial name | |
| Juniperus occidentalis | |
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| Natural range in dark green (light green is J. grandis) | |
Juniperus occidentalis, known as the western juniper, is a shrub or tree native to the Western United States, growing in mountains at altitudes of 800–3,000 meters (2,600–9,800 ft) and rarely down to 100 m (330 ft). It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List because it is a widespread species with an increasing population.[1]
- ^ a b Farjon, A. (2013). "Juniperus occidentalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T42242A2965783. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T42242A2965783.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.