March 24th, 2007 | admin

Juniper (Juniperus communis) is a big woody shrub which grows up to 6 m in height. It is Predominant in Southern Europe. In India it is found in the northern regions.

The evergreen, tree produces berry like fruit.  The fruit is a flavor for alcoholic beverages, especially gin. They are also used for seasoning and pickling meats. The dried juniper berries are also used in flavoring meat, sausages and stuffing.

Juniperus communis comes in the plant family Cupressaceae.