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common juniper
Juniperus communis
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About
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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Recent sightings near Reykjavik
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Mar 15, 2026191, IcelandObserver: Jóhannes Bjarki Urbancic TómassonView observation from Mar 15, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jul 9, 2025Grindavíkurbær, 241, IslandeObserver: Louis ImbeauView observation from Jul 9, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Apr 24, 2025Hafnarfjörður, ÍslandObserver: hafstrembiView observation from Apr 24, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Mar 26, 2025221, ÍslandObserver: hafstrembiView observation from Mar 26, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Jun 22, 2024221, IcelandObserver: Ruth PalssonView observation from Jun 22, 2024 on iNaturalist
- May 14, 202435FG+J7V Guðmundarlundur, 203 Kópavogur, IcelandObserver: icemuonView observation from May 14, 2024 on iNaturalist