Juniperus communis var. depressa
Family: Cupressaceae
What it is like
A spreading shrub. It grows 1.5 m tall and spreads 6 m across. The leaves are needle like and 18 mm long. They are in rings of 3. They have sharp points. There are both male and female cones. The female cones are fleshy and ripen to dark blue or black. They are 1 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fresh or dried berries are used to add flavour to meat.
Edible parts
Fruit - spice