Common Juniper Juniperus communis L. (joo-NIH-per-us   kom-MEW-nis) Names:  Common Juniper lives up to its name, being the only circumpolar conifer of the northern hemisphere. Relationships: There are about 70 species of Juniper worldwide, with 13 native to the United States.  Only 2 species occur in our region. Distribution:  It is native to Europe, Asia and … Continue reading Common Juniper, Juniperus communis