"Juniper"
Juniperus spp. Cypress family (Cupressaceae)
 | Numerous species, grown throughout the world. |
| Can be a prostrate groundcover, a shrub, or a tree. |
| Gymnosperm (evergreen); a Conifer |
| Produces needle-like and scale-like leaves (sometimes on the same plant). |
| Male and female flowers are on separate plants. |
| Foliage has a distinctive odor. |
| Berries are used to flavor gin...giving martinis a distinctive taste. |
| Berries have been used for centuries for digestive problems. |
| Mentioned several times in the Bible. |