Genus Juniperus (Noun)
Meaning
Junipers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Juniperus is a group of coniferous plants commonly known as junipers, which are widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere.
- Junipers are a diverse group within the genus Juniperus, with about 50 to 67 species, depending on the classification.
- Some species within the genus Juniperus are shrubs, while others grow into full-fledged trees that can live for many centuries.
- In the genus Juniperus, seeds take about 18 months to 3 years to mature, a relatively long period compared to other conifers.
- There are 3 fossil species within the genus Juniperus that have been found and identified by paleontologists.