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Juniperus Oxycedrus L. (?) [Pinaceae]; Prickly Juniper.

Berries of Juniper found in a number of samples were referred

to the Kew Herbarium. These were in two lots, and were reported on

as follows:- (1) "Agrees very closely with Juniperus OxycedrusL.,

and is almost certainly that species. It is not J. phoenicea L.,

which has previously been recorded from Egypt." (2) Juniperus

Oxycedrus L. "This is apparently the same species as the last,

though the fruits are larger. Possibly collected from more vigorous

trees."

Juniperus Oxycedrus is widely distributed throughout the

Mediterranean region, extending Eastwards to Syria, Western Asia

Minor, the Caucasus, Armenia, N. Persia etc. (Elw.).

Juniper berries are stated to have been among the constituents

of Kyphi (Tsch.), and medicinal properties have been ascribed to

them (Woen., Drag.).

nos. 146 (?); 348, 356, 368, 400, 484, 527B; 348, 400 s
Juniper berries only; 364, 371, 451, 518B;

454, 476, 573C; 589, 591 Juniper berries only.