Juniperus osteosperma

Juniperus osteosperma (Utah juniper; syn. J. utahensis) is a shrub or small tree native to the southwestern United States.

Utah juniper
A Utah juniper showing distinctive shape and leaves
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Gymnospermae
Division: Pinophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order: Cupressales
Family: Cupressaceae
Genus: Juniperus
Species:
J. osteosperma
Binomial name
Juniperus osteosperma
(Torr.) Little, 1948
Natural range
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