Juniperus communis var. megistocarpa
Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist. 36: 58. 1921.
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 2.
Revision as of 19:13, 26 July 2019 by FNA>Volume Importer
Shrubs prostrate. Leaves upturned, lanceolate, apex acute and mucronate, to 12 × 1.6 mm, glaucous stomatal band about 1.5 times width of each green marginal band. Seed-cones 9–13 mm, longer than leaves.
Habitat: Sand dunes, serpentine, and limestone barrens
Elevation: 0–500 m
Distribution
Nfld., N.S., Que.
Discussion
In Nova Scotia this variety is known from Sable Island. Magdalen Island, Quebec, is the type locality.
Although this taxon appears to be distinct, it might be more appropriately treated at the rank of forma.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.