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Juniper is another common evergreen and a favorite of landscapers.The defining feature of this genus is the scale or needle-like foliage and the hard, fleshy berries. The main difference between these two species is their habitat. Juniperus communis is a spreading ground cover, while the Juniperus scopulorum is an upright tree. |
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The berries are edible in very small amounts and are best used as a spice, often as a pepper subsitute. Berries may be | 
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| useful in treating insulin dependent diabetes. In addition, leaves and berries are used as a urinary tract disinfectant and diuretic ( i.e. cleanes out your system through urination). |
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Big Sagebrush
Populus