Incense Juniper
Juniperus thurifera L.
Juniperus thurifera, known as Incense Juniper, is a species of juniper native to the western Mediterranean region. It is found in the mountains of southern France, eastern and central Spain, Morocco, and northern Algeria.
Description
Juniperus thurifera belongs to the Cupressaceae family and is part of the genus Juniperus. It is distributed globally but is native to the western Mediterranean region, including Algeria, Corsica, France, Morocco, and Spain. The species was first described in 1753.
Other common names
Incense JuniperSpanish Juniper
Distribution
Global · Algeria · Corse · France · Morocco · Spain
Synonyms
Juniperus sabinoidesJuniperus bonatianaJuniperus cinereaJuniperus hispanicaJuniperus gallicaJuniperus foetida var. thuriferaSabina thuriferaSabina pseudothuriferaJuniperus thurifera f. fastigiataJuniperus africanaSabina foetidissima var. bonatianaSabina bonatiana