Taxonomic Details for Juniperus virginiana
Systematic Resumé: |
Kingdom | Plantae |
Subkingdom | Viridaeplantae |
Infrakingdom | Streptophyta |
Division | Tracheophyta |
Subdivision | Spermatophytina |
Infradivision | Gymnospermae |
Class | Pinopsida |
Order | Cupressales |
Family | Cupressaceae |
Genus | Juniperus |
Species | Juniperus virginiana |
Variety | Juniperus |
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Common Name: |
eastern red-cedar, genévrier rouge, red cedar juniper, eastern redcedar |
Synonym(s): |
Juniperus silicicola |
Authority: |
L. |
Comments: |
synonyms: Juniperus silicicola |
ITIS TSN: |
528648 (click on the taxonomic serial number to view the ITIS web page) |
Habitats: |
Tidal Zone: Terrestrial |
GCE Contact: |
Steven C. Pennings, University of Houston, Houston, Texas |

Juniperus virginiana, Sapelo Island, 2016. This tree often grows at the terrestrial border of the marsh. Photo Steve Pennings

This Juniperus tree has died due to sea level rise or drought. Photo Steve Pennings

Juniperus foliage. Photo Steven Pennings
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