species 11,445 observations
California Juniper
Juniperus californica
Field notes
Juniperus californica, the California juniper, is a species of juniper native to southwestern North America.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Juniper Hairstreak, Sequoia Sphinx, Arizona Lappet, Abagrotis mirabilis
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Juniper Urn Gall Midge, Metallic-green Juniper Weevil, Cypress Gall Midge, Juniper Tip Midge
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Philaronia abjecta, Platypedia tomentosa, Western Bluebird, California Ground Squirrel
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Glyptoscelimorpha viridis
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.