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ground juniper 
the dwarf juniper, Juniperus horizontalis.
- 1793 (1933) There are two sorts of Juniper in the plains, one of which grows in tufts while the other runs on the ground like a vine. The berries of each are so alike that I find no difference; the leaf of the latter is verry like Red Cedar.
- 1861 There are some short species of little use, such as, the Ground Hemlock; and the Ground Juniper which yields berries.
- 1955 The ground juniper boiled was supposed to be a panacea for stomach ills.
- 1793 (1933) There are two sorts of Juniper in the plains, one of which grows in tufts while the other runs on the ground like a vine. The berries of each are so alike that I find no difference; the leaf of the latter is verry like Red Cedar.