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Juniperus communis subsp. nana (Hook.) Syme

dwarf juniper (Cupressaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadVery strong tendencyN
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Juniperus communis subsp. nana is a prostrate form of juniper, with an Arctic–Alpine distribution.

Paps of Jura (VC102: South Ebudes); 2014-08-14

 dwarf juniper / Juniperus communis subsp. nana: _Juniperus communis_ subsp. _nana_ is a prostrate form of juniper, with an <a href="aa.html">Arctic–Alpine</a> distribution.

The leaves of Juniperus communis subsp. nana are more forward-pointing than in the other subspecies, with more abruptly narrowed tips.

Niedere Tauern, Austria; 2013-06-25

 dwarf juniper / Juniperus communis subsp. nana: The leaves of _Juniperus communis_ subsp. _nana_ are more forward-pointing than in the other subspecies, with more abruptly narrowed tips.

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