Cupressaceae Juniperus communis var. montana Ait.
Common Juniper
Arapaho - Other, Incense & Fragrance
Use documented by:
Nickerson, Gifford S., 1966, Some Data on Plains and Great Basin Indian Uses of Certain Native Plants, Tebiwa 9(1):45-51, page 46
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Juniperus communis var. montana Ait.
Scientific name: Juniperus communis var. montana Ait.
USDA symbol: JUCOM2 (
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Common names: Common Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Arapaho
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Incense & Fragrance
Notes: Needles ground and used for their scent.
RECRD: 2315 id: 18542