It is the fruit of the plant juniper (juniperus). It grows in northern Asia and in the temperate mountains of Europe. In Greece thrives the Phoenician juniper, also known as cedar.Cedar fruits have a spicy and bitter-sweet taste, and a light aroma of pine. They give the flavor in gin and in various European beers and liqueurs. There are used in many marinades for exotic specialties. They are also used to flavor vegetables and pickles, smoked meats, sauces, gravies, pies, sausages.