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Record 1 2021-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

A plant of the family Cupressaceae.

OBS

A western species; usually grows on mountains, but also found near sea level in the coastal forest. Useful in preventing erosion on rocky and gravelly slopes; some cultivars suitable for planting on dry sites.

OBS

western juniper: common name also used to refer to the species Juniperus occidentalis.

OBS

red-cedar: common name also used to refer to the species Juniperus virginiana.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Plante de la famille Cupressaceae.

OBS

Essence de l'ouest poussant habituellement en montagne, mais se retrouvant aussi dans les forêts côtières, près du niveau de la mer. Empêchant l'érosion sur les versants rocailleux et graveleux; certains cultivars supportant les stations sèches.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Plantas con semilla (Spermatophyta)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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