Juniperus osteosperma (Torr.) Little
Annotated by Ian Troester-Solbrig, 2013. Sources: FPNW.

Idaho: Bannock County: Pocatello, Chinese Peak. Elev. 6514 ft.
42° 51.123' N, 112° 22.785' W
Uncertainty: 10 meters. Coordinate Source: GPS.
Dry soil. Sunny foothill. Traditionally Juniperus bushes have been used to prevent infection, speed labor, reduce coughs, and treat skin diseases. Compounds in Juniperus plants have been found to stimulate urination, reduce blood sugar, kill microbes, and reduce tumors. Compounds in Juniperus plants have been found to have significant analgesic properties that act on both the central and peripheral nervous systems in laboratory mice. Phenology: Cones.

Ian Troester-Solbrig 93, Aug 16, 2013
IDS, Accession: 2016.001, Barcode: IDS0068081