Fun Fact:
Although we associate juniper berries for flavouring gin, they were once used to aid digestion, cure tapeworm and prevent flatulence!
Identification:
Juniper, can be identified in the North of England by its distinctive needle-like leaves, reddish, peeling bark, and berry-like cones. These evergreen shrubs or small trees are typically found in exposed, upland areas and can vary in size and shape depending on their location. Juniper can grow as a shrub or a small tree, with a tendency to spread low to the ground in exposed conditions and become more erect in sheltered areas. It is slow-growing and can be long-lived.
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