Are Juniperus Communis and Juniperus Deppeana in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Cupressaceae.

Can you substitute Juniperus Communis for Juniperus Deppeana?

They share the Cupressaceae family, so they can sometimes substitute in recipes — with notable differences in aroma.

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Juniperus Communis vs Juniperus Deppeana

Juniperus communis · Juniperus deppeana

Juniperus Communis

Juniperus communis

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Cupressaceae
Genus: Juniperus sect. Juniperus
Primary use: culinary

Juniperus communis, the common juniper, is a species of small tree or shrub in the cypress family Cupressaceae. An evergreen conifer, it has the largest geographical range of any woody plant, with a Holarctic distribution throughout the cool temperate Northern Hemisphere.

Juniperus Deppeana

Juniperus deppeana

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Cupressaceae
Genus: Juniperus
Primary use: culinary

Juniperus deppeana is a small to medium-sized tree reaching 10–15 metres in height. It is native to central and northern Mexico and the southwestern United States.

At a glance

· Both in Cupressaceae, but different genera (Juniperus sect. Juniperus vs Juniperus).
· Both are primarily culinary.
· Evidence tiers — Juniperus Communis: D; Juniperus Deppeana: D.