MICROBIOTA decussata

A monotypic genus related to Juniperus, differing in its fruits which possess hardened, almost woody scales, breaking up when mature. Male and female strobili are on seperate plants. A densely branched, prostrate, evergreen shrub with widespreading branches bearing small, opposite, almost scale-like leaves, although awl-shaped leaves are present on some branches. Leaves are pale green in summer, turning bronze-red or purple in winter. Fruits very small, berry-like.