Juniperus indica

Family: Cupressaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 2 m tall. The end small branches are densely arranged and often 4 angled. Young trees have needle like leaves in a ring. The seed cones are black when ripe.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Himalayas, India

How it is used for food

The fresh leaves are used in the fermentation of a drink.

Edible parts

Leaves for fermenting

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bhitaru

Synonyms

Juniperus wallichiana Hook.f. & Thomson ex Parl. Sabina indica (Bertol.) L. K. Fu and Y. F. Yu; and others