Juniper
available september to february
found commonly in britain, mainly on moutains in the south.
A small tree like a shrub, with reddish shreading bark, and prickly evergreen foliage.
the berrys start as green gradually to blue black over a period of two years.
The fruits are best picked before they are ripe.
they are often used as flavoring for marinades, as a dry rub for lamb, pork, beef and game, as a coffee substitute. but they are best known as the prime flavouring agent in gin.