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Juniperus coahuilensis
Juniperus coahuilensis (Martínez) Gaussen ex R.P. Adams
Redberry Juniper, Roseberry Juniper
Cupressaceae (Cypress Family)
Synonym(s): Juniperus coahuilensis var. coahuilensis, Juniperus erythrocarpa var. coahuilensis
USDA Symbol: JUCO11
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub , Tree
Fruit Type: Cone
Size Notes: To about 25 feet in height.
Fruit: Though technically incorrect, the seed cones are often referred to as berries.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , GreenBloom Time: Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: Flowers inconspicuous. Conifer. Pollination occurs in autumn.
Distribution
USA: AZ , NM , TXWeb Reference
Webref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Juniperus coahuilensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Juniperus coahuilensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Juniperus coahuilensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-02Research By: Joseph A. Marcus