Juniperus communis L.

Native Information

Temperate region of the northern Hemisphere, including Himalayas( India, Nepal, Bhutan)

Habitat

Habit

Evergreen shrubs or small tree, 1-5m, needle like leaves in whorls; produces small berry like cones (blue-black).

Uses

Medicinal, (diuretic, digestive ); berries used inflavoring alcohol (gin); fuelwood ; ornamental; soil stabilizer in rocky area.

Seed

Flower

Fruit

Leaves

Bark