Juniperus communis, the common juniper, is a species of conifer in the genus Juniperus, in the family Cupressaceae. It has the largest geographical range of any woody plant, with a circumpolar distribution throughout the cool temperate Northern Hemisphere from the Arctic south in mountains to around 30°N latitude in North America, Europe and Asia. Relict populations can be found in the Atlas Mountains of Africa.
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Common juniper
Juniperus communis
- Observations in the area
- 3
- Last sighting
- 8 April 2026
- Category
- Plants
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Where it has been observed
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