Juniper.

Juniper

Juniperus communis L. Fam. Cupressaceae Characteristics: an evergreen shrub with straight, needle-shaped sharp leaves. the mature fruit is a fleshy blue-black false berry.

Habitat: grows in oak brushwood and thickets of shrubs.

Uses and properties: the berries are used to flavour food and drinks. They have antiseptic, balsamic and diuretic effects.