There are two varieties, treated as subspecies by some authors and as separate species by others:
• Juniperus phoenicea var. phoenicea = J. phoenicea. Throughout the range of the species. C… See more

The species is found throughout the Mediterranean region, from Morocco and Portugal east to Croatia, Italy, Turkey, and Lebanon. It also grows in Egypt, the Palestine region and in western Saudi Arabia near … See more

The species prefers a hot, arid climate with a lot of light, and grows on rocky or sandy ground. Its preferred soil is calcareous with a pH between 7.7 and 7.9 (moderately basic), but could also be silicate. Despite having a sh… See more

Juniper berries are used as a seasoning in cooking or in alcoholic beverages, particularly to flavor gin. Juniper berries have also been used in traditional medicine for different conditions, although there is no high-qualit… See more