Juniper is a small evergreen shrub or tree bearing dark green needle-like leaves and bluish berries; its name also denotes the berries used to flavor gin and certain culinary dishes. In botany it is the genus Juniperus, with species such as J. communis. The term is commonly used in gardening, horticulture, and flavoring contexts, and it often conveys a crisp, resinous aroma.
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