Juniperus monosperma One-seed juniper (Cupressaceae) Evergreen tree

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Juniperus monosperma
One-seed juniper
Evergreen tree
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The Juniperus monosperma plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - along the Rocky Mountains from Wyoming to Mexico. It is a member of the Cupressaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as One-seed juniper.

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Latin Name:  Juniperus monosperma
Common Name:  One-seed juniper
Family:  Cupressaceae
Author:  (Engelm)Sarg.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  18   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry rocky or sandy soils, 1000 - 2300 metres[229].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Soft, juicy and pulpy[81, 85, 105], but with a thin flesh[82]. It can be dried and ground into a powder and then be baked[82, 227], or can be used as a seasoning in stews etc[161, 257]. The fruits were only used when other foods were in short supply[257]. The cones are about 5 - 8mm in diameter and ripen in their first year[200]. Inner bark - raw or cooked[257]. It was chewed in times of food shortage for the little nourishment it supplied[257]. The gum is chewed as a delicacy[161, 257]. No further details are given.

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