• Scientific name: Juniperus monosperma
• Taste: Sweet, piney, woody

Health benefits: Cedar berries are known for their mild antiseptic powers. Red cedar berries have been used by indigenous Americans in medicinal teas to fight colds and intestinal worms, as well as to soothe mouth sores, warts, skin rashes and acne. The berries can be eaten raw (whole or chopped) or dried in powder form. They can be hard to find in the wild unless you’re a skilled forager, but they’re also available at many herb and botanical shops.

Recipes: Cedar Tea, Wild Cedar Duck Breast with Blackcap Berry Sauce