Grecian juniper
A tall evergreen, conical tree reaching a height of 20 meters; leaves are round rather than flat; fruit is an inedible seed-bearing, fleshy cone; Juniperus excelsa; grew in the mountains of Lebanon; used in the construction of Solomon's palace and temple
“Grecian juniper.” Atlas. Accessed 2026. https://fcbh-atlas.vercel.app/en/term/grecian-juniper
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