Slender oneseed juniper facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Slender oneseed juniper |
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Juniperus
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angosturana
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The slender oneseed juniper (scientific name: Juniperus angosturana) is a type of conifer. Conifers are trees or shrubs that usually have needles instead of leaves and produce cones. This plant belongs to the Cupressaceae family, which includes many types of cypress and juniper trees.
About the Slender Oneseed Juniper
The slender oneseed juniper is a special kind of tree. It is known for its slender shape. Like all junipers, it has small, scale-like leaves. These leaves often grow close to the branches.
Where It Grows
This tree is found only in one specific area. It is endemic to north-eastern Mexico. This means it naturally grows there and nowhere else in the world. You can find it in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains. These mountains stretch across several Mexican states. These states include Coahuila, Hidalgo, Nuevo León, Queretaro, San Luis Potosí, and Tamaulipas.
Why It Needs Our Help
Scientists are a bit worried about the slender oneseed juniper. They don't have enough information to know exactly how fast its numbers are decreasing. However, they believe its population is shrinking. This is mainly because many of these trees grow on land used for grazing animals. When too many animals graze, it can harm the trees and their environment. Protecting these areas is important for the juniper's future.
