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Juniperus fabulares, the mythological juniper, is a species of juniper found primarily in Germany, though it may also be found throughout much of Europe and in parts of Western Asia. It is a member of the genus Juniperus and almost identical in appearance to juniperus communis, though it often grows up to 16 m (52 ft) and does not appear as a shrub. The primary difference between the species are the extraordinary powers of juniperus fabulares, including resurrection and the curing of infertility in humans. Such powers have no equivalent in natural philosophy and similar abilities were found in only two other plants, prunus resurgent of North America and rhododendron vindicta of England, both of which are also critically endangered. The plant may have also have a symbiotic relationship with some rare speaking birds.

Rarity and Cultivation
Despite its legendary properties, juniperus fabulares are not often used for several reasons. Being that any properties take several months to appear, and that the trees are almost indistinguishable from juniperus communis so there is no way to identify fabulares on sight. Even if a legitimate tree is found, it is, like many magical plants, almost impossible to cultivate in captivity and resistant to grafting.

Though there are no exact instructions for the cultivation of juniperus fabulares, several records suggest there are some steps taken needed to activate the tree's powers. Besides the basic needs of water and sunlight, juniperus fabulares also requires human blood, though even an extremely small amount will be sufficient for the life of the plant. Beyond this it requires the presence of intense and powerful emotions. Given these elements it will be capable of several miracles and produce berries that can cause sickness or even death.

Uses
Juniperus fabulares is most widely known for the ability of raising the dead. Burying the bones of the deceased will result in a quick resurrection, provided vengeance has been taken against the killer. It has been suggested that it is necessary to consume the flesh of the victim, though these claims remain unsubstantiated. While this form of resurrection is not as efficient as other methods, it is also far less likely to result in unholy abominations such as zombies. It has not been confirmed that the tree is capable of resurrecting species other than humans.

Juniperus fabulares is also capable of summoning birds, if the deceased has not been properly avenged. Summoned birds are remarkably efficient and typically take little time to crush the murderer with a rock, while also handing out gifts. Singing is popular among such birds and one has released an album My Mother Killed Me, My Father Ate Me to critical acclaim.

A less known property is the ability to cure infertility. Sacrificing a small amount of blood in the winter months is makes pregnancy far more likely, and is 63% more effective than petitioning a patron deity. Unfortunately, this method is likely to result in the death of the mother, though it is difficult to distinguish if this is the result of some property of the tree or just terrible 17th century hygienic practices.