Brinjevec is a candidate for the classification as a specialty on the list of world-famous drinks. "Kraški brinjevec" is made of juniper berries from the species "Juniperus communis". "Juniperus communis" is a barbed evergreen shrub or low tree that grows in a dry karst terrain. It is a monosex plant and only female plants grow berries. Juniper berries ripen only every two or even three years, so the same bush often carries mature and immature berries. Mature berries are fleshy, dark blue, refreshing fruity smell with a bit sweet and bitter taste. Berries are gathered in October and November with a
Griselinia littoralis Griselinia littoralis Griselinia littoralis, commonly known as Kapuka, New Zealand broadleaf or papauma, is a fast-growing small to medium-sized evergreen tree that is native to New Zealand. "Griselinia littoralis" is a hardy evergreen shrub that grows up to about 10 metres tall. "Griselinia littoralis" is round in shape and has dense foliage. The leaves are alternate, leathery, glossy yellow-green above, paler and matte below, long, oval with a smooth margin. This tree also has flowers and berries that grow in particular seasons annually. In general, this tree can grow up to 10 meters or longer to 15 meters tall. It