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Juniperus Oxycedrus Macrocarpa - Juniper tree

 

Juniper tree in Elafonisos   - click to enlarge

 
Juniper tree in Elafonisos

 

The leaves of the Juniper Oxycedrus Macrocarpa - click to enlarge

 
Detail of the growth on the tree

 

The leaves of the Juniper Oxycedrus Macrocarpa - click to enlarge

 

The leaves of the Juniperus Oxycedrus subspecies Macrocarpa

 

The Juniperus Oxycedrus Macrocarpa only grows in a few coastal areas of Crete and its habitat is threatened by the development of tourism.
Because of its Greek name of kédros it is often called a cedar but this is a mistake as there are no cedar trees whatsoever in Crete.

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