Wildlife & Flora
Black Juniper
Black Juniper (Juniperus indica) is a wildlife & flora sighting recorded around Pangboche, Phortse, Tengboche.

- Scientific name
- Juniperus indica
- Local name
- Dhupee
- Category
- Wildlife & Flora
This is perhaps the hardiest of the trees and defines the treeline in the Himalayas. It is held sacred in many parts of the Himalayas and is seen around monasteries. This serves both environmental and logistical purposes as the leaves are used as incense in Buddhist monasteries. Its berries and leaves yield essential oils which are used in wide variety of medical conditions, ranging from toothache to limb paralysis.












































































