The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens

Common name: Alligator Juniper, Checkerbark Juniper, ערער דֶפֶּה

Family: Cupressaceae (Cypress)

Synonym: Juniperus foetida

Distribution: SW USA, Mexico

Etymology: Ferdinand Deppe, a German naturalist and collector (1795 – 1861)

Description: Dist: SW. USA..Semi arid areas,montane island ecosystems,1220-1830m.elev.Associated with traditional NA. Indian culture;in construction of homes,use in food,medicines,teas & ceremonial incense.