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Family:

Cupressaceae (Pinophyta)

Accepted Name:

This name is currently accepted.

Common Names:

eastern red cedar, red cedar juniper, eastern redcedar, eastern red-cedar, genévrier rouge

Description:

Author: Scott A. Mori

Uses: Eastern red cedar has aromatic wood that resists attacks of insects and fungi. It is used for fence posts, chests, closets, and house siding. The Algonquin Indians used the soft bark for bedding and the thin, tough roots as thread. Animals utilize the bark for nesting material and the fruits as a source of food for many animals, especially birds.

Flora and Monograph Treatment(s):

Juniperus virginiana L.: [Book] Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.