Creeping juniper

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Juniperus horizontalis

Creeping juniper, a reference photo
Photo: SriMesh · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Juniperus horizontalis, the creeping juniper or creeping cedar, is a low-growing shrubby juniper native to northern North America, throughout most of Canada from Yukon east to Newfoundland, and in some of the northern United States.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Creeping juniper being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Order
Pinales
Family
Cupressaceae
Species
Juniperus horizontalis

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