Phoenician juniper
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The Phoenician juniper (Juniperus phoenicea) is an aromatic evergreen tree or shrub belonging to the cypress family (Cupressaceae). It is native to the Mediterranean region. This species, like other junipers, has needle-like juvenile leaves and scale-like mature leaves. Its cones are fleshy and berry-like, typically bluish or reddish-brown, and contain seeds. The wood of the Phoenician juniper has been used for incense. Junipers are distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere and are cultivated for their timber and ornamental value.1
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