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Despite its common name, the Eastern Red Cedar is not a true cedar but a member of the juniper family, Cupressaceae. This remarkable evergreen conifer has woven itself into the fabric of North American history, serving countless purposes from practical construction to sacred ceremonies.
By Robert BensonDespite its common name, the Eastern Red Cedar is not a true cedar but a member of the juniper family, Cupressaceae. This remarkable evergreen conifer has woven itself into the fabric of North American history, serving countless purposes from practical construction to sacred ceremonies.