Juniperus communis

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Juniperus communis is a widespread coniferous shrub or small tree known as the common juniper, valued for its aromatic berries used in flavoring foods and beverages such as gin.

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Label Occurrences
Juniperus communis canonical 1

Statements (64)

Predicate Object
instanceOf conifer
evergreen shrub
small tree
species of plant
aroma pine-like
resinous
binomialName Juniperus communis
commonName common juniper
juniper
coneColor blue-black when ripe
green when young
coneMaturationTime about 18 months
contains essential oils
terpenes
describedBy Carl Linnaeus
dispersal bird-dispersed seeds
division Pinophyta
ecologicalRole food source for birds
shelter for wildlife
evergreen true
family Cupressaceae
fruitCommonName juniper berry
fruitUse culinary spice
flavoring for gin
flavoring for liqueurs
flavoring for meat dishes
flavoring for sauerkraut
genus Juniperus
growthForm shrub
tree
habitat heathland
open woodland
pastures
rocky slopes
IUCNStatus Least Concern
kingdom Plantae
leafArrangement whorled
leafColor green
leafMargin entire
leafShape acicular
leafType needle-like leaves
nativeTo Asia
Europe
North America
Northern Hemisphere
order Pinales
photosyntheticPathway C3
pollination wind-pollinated
reproduction sexual reproduction
reproductiveType dioecious
seedConeType berry-like cone
soilPreference calcareous soils
well-drained soils
taxonRank species
tolerates cold climates
drought
poor soils
usedFor hedges
ornamental planting
traditional medicine
woodProperty aromatic wood
woodUse fuelwood
small wooden objects
yearDescribed 1753

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Subject: Juniperus communis
Description of subject: Juniperus communis is a widespread coniferous shrub or small tree known as the common juniper, valued for its aromatic berries used in flavoring foods and beverages such as gin.

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Cupressaceae notableSpecies Juniperus communis