Prickly juniper

A number of species of juniper can be seen on Corfu; the Prickly Juniper with its needle like leaves having two white stripes the length of the leaf. Its fruit is about 1cm. in diameter and is at first green then later turning a reddish brown. Oil extracted from the wood of the Prickly Juniper is used in the treatment of skin disorders and also in shampoo and other cosmetics.
The Phoenician Juniper with its totally different leaf structure- has small scale like leaves, which cover its stems. The fruit of the Phoenician juniper are brown berries up to 14mm. In diameter.
Both species can be found around Lake Korission on the south west of Corfu.