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Coniferophyta Collection

Coniferophyta, also known as conifers, are a diverse group of evergreen trees and shrubs that dominate many landscapes around the world

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: The Senate Group of Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trees on the Congress

The Senate Group of Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trees on the Congress Trail in Sequoia National Park, California, USA

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Scottish Pine Forest

Scottish Pine Forest poster with captions by Barbara Nicholson made for a printed wallchart. Signed B.EN, wallchart EB13, printed by Westerham Press, England

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees reflected in Loch Maree at sunrise with Slioch in background

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees reflected in Loch Maree at sunrise with Slioch in background, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK, November 2014

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Pinus strobus L. Weymouth or white pine

Pinus strobus L. Weymouth or white pine

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Juniperus communis, juniper

Juniperus communis, juniper
Plate 53 from Botanicum Medicinale (1759) by Timothy Sheldrake. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Larch Fir

Larch Fir
Plate 14 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty Two Species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. The series was originally issued in 1771

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Bombycilla cedrorum, cedar waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum, cedar waxwing
Plate 43 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Yew berry (Taxus baccata), Nottinghamshire, UK. October

Yew berry (Taxus baccata), Nottinghamshire, UK. October

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Star trails above Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) woodland, Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park

Star trails above Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) woodland, Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, March 2017

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees reflected in Loch Maree at dawn with Slioch in background

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees reflected in Loch Maree at dawn with Slioch in background, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK, November 2014

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Western red cedar tree (Thuja plicata) detail of bark, The Big Tree Trail, Meares Island

Western red cedar tree (Thuja plicata) detail of bark, The Big Tree Trail, Meares Island, Clayoquot Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Track through fir forest in autumn, Vosges mountain, France, October

Track through fir forest in autumn, Vosges mountain, France, October

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Black Bear (Ursus americanus) sleeping in a Sitka Spruce tree (Picea sitchensis)

Black Bear (Ursus americanus) sleeping in a Sitka Spruce tree (Picea sitchensis) alongside Anan Creek, Alaska, July

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Cedar (Cedrus sp), male catkins releasing pollen. Surrey England, UK

Cedar (Cedrus sp), male catkins releasing pollen. Surrey England, UK

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) with Northern lights / Aurora borealis lighting up

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) with Northern lights / Aurora borealis lighting up the night sky in background, Monadhliath Mountains, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, October 2015

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Aegithalos caudatus, long-tailed tit

Aegithalos caudatus, long-tailed tit
Plate 28 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Pinus wallichiana, pine tree

Pinus wallichiana, pine tree
Plate 848 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Pinus sylvestris, scotch fir

Pinus sylvestris, scotch fir
Plate 15 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty two species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. Originally issued in 1771

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Tringa ochropus, green sandpiper

Tringa ochropus, green sandpiper
Plate 56 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Loxia pytyopsittacus, parrot crossbill

Loxia pytyopsittacus, parrot crossbill
Plate 46 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Parus bicolor, tufted titmouse

Parus bicolor, tufted titmouse
Plate 39 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) in Douglas-fir forest (Pseudotsuga menziesii)

Western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) in Douglas-fir forest (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Oregon, USA, June

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Hybrid Poplar tree plantation in autumn (Populs sp. ). Boardman Tree Farm, near Irrigon

Hybrid Poplar tree plantation in autumn (Populs sp. ). Boardman Tree Farm, near Irrigon
Hybrid Poplar tree plantation in autumn (Populs sp.). Boardman Tree Farm, near Irrigon, Oregon, USA. October

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Ancient Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) amongst flowering Common heather / Ling (Calluna vulgaris)

Ancient Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) amongst flowering Common heather / Ling (Calluna vulgaris). Rothiemurchus Forest, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Norfolk Island pine trees (Araucaria heterophylla) near lagoon with Mount Lidgbird

Norfolk Island pine trees (Araucaria heterophylla) near lagoon with Mount Lidgbird and Mount Gower in the background, Lord Howe island, Lord Howe Island Group UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trees in Sequoia National Park, California

Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trees in Sequoia National Park, California, USA, September 2014

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Conifer trees in mist at Alpe de Lerosa, Dolomite Mountains, Belluno Province, Veneto

Conifer trees in mist at Alpe de Lerosa, Dolomite Mountains, Belluno Province, Veneto, Italy, September 2015

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) forest with Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) ground flora in autumn

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) forest with Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) ground flora in autumn, Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, October

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Lodgepole pine cones (Pinus contorta), Teton County, Wyoming, USA. May

Lodgepole pine cones (Pinus contorta), Teton County, Wyoming, USA. May

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trees in Sequoia National Park, California

Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trees in Sequoia National Park, California, USA, September 2014

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Aurora Borealis over snowy pine forest, Finland. February 2011

Aurora Borealis over snowy pine forest, Finland. February 2011

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Trunks of giant sequoia trees (Sequoiadendron giganteum) Sequoia National Park, California

Trunks of giant sequoia trees (Sequoiadendron giganteum) Sequoia National Park, California, USA, November 2012

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Small island with a pine tree in the first rays of sunlight on a misty morning, Oisterwijkse

Small island with a pine tree in the first rays of sunlight on a misty morning, Oisterwijkse Bossen en Vennen Reserve, Oisterwijk, The Netherlands, January

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Track / path running through snow covered Larch (Larix sp) forest in winter, Vosges

Track / path running through snow covered Larch (Larix sp) forest in winter, Vosges, France, December

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Guadalupe cypress trees (Cupressus guadalupensis) surrounded by fog

Guadalupe cypress trees (Cupressus guadalupensis) surrounded by fog, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, March. Endangered species

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Guadalupe cypress (Cupressus guadalupensis), IUCN Redlist Endangered

Guadalupe cypress (Cupressus guadalupensis), IUCN Redlist Endangered, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, April

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) tree in forest at night, view towards canopy and sky

Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) tree in forest at night, view towards canopy and sky. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, California, USA. October 2013

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) landing at its nest in a Bald cypress tree (Taxodium distichum

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) landing at its nest in a Bald cypress tree (Taxodium distichum) draped with epiphytic Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides). Blue Cypress Lake, Florida, USA. April

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Natural basin in Oro Bay with the New Caledonia pines (Araucaria columnaris) that

Natural basin in Oro Bay with the New Caledonia pines (Araucaria columnaris) that gave the name to the island, New Caledonia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Moss-covered Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) and sword fern (Polystichum munitum)

Moss-covered Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) and sword fern (Polystichum munitum) in the Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA, June

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Pine trees in their landscape emerging from the clouds and mist, Ballons des Vosges

Pine trees in their landscape emerging from the clouds and mist, Ballons des Vosges Regional Natural Park, Vosges, France, October

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) on a mountain side in autumn with European larch tree (Larix

Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) on a mountain side in autumn with European larch tree (Larix decidua) trees in the back the Alps, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy. November

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Pine tree (Pinus sp) in winter, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA, January

Pine tree (Pinus sp) in winter, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA, January

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Scots Pines (Pinus sylvestris) and flowering heather moorland at sunrise, Abernethy

Scots Pines (Pinus sylvestris) and flowering heather moorland at sunrise, Abernethy, Cairngorms National Park, August 2016

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Strangler fig (Ficus sp) growing over Hoop Pine tree(Araucaria cunninghamii) with

Strangler fig (Ficus sp) growing over Hoop Pine tree(Araucaria cunninghamii) with branches knotting round each other, Morans Falls Track, Green Mountains

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Scots pine tree (Pinus sylvestris) at dawn, Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

Scots pine tree (Pinus sylvestris) at dawn, Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium, October 2013

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: Scots pine trees (Pinus sylvestris) on island in wetlands, Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat

Scots pine trees (Pinus sylvestris) on island in wetlands, Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

Background imageConiferophyta Collection: American red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) collecting, Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga

American red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) collecting, Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) cones, Montana, USA



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Coniferophyta, also known as conifers, are a diverse group of evergreen trees and shrubs that dominate many landscapes around the world. In the enchanting Scottish Pine Forest, the majestic Scots pine trees stand tall and proud, their reflection shimmering in the tranquil waters of Loch Maree at sunrise. With Slioch mountain gracing the background, this picturesque scene is truly breathtaking. Another notable member is Pinus strobus L. , commonly referred to as Weymouth or white pine. Its elegant branches reach towards the sky with grace and elegance. Juniperus communis, or juniper, adds a touch of mystique to these forests with its aromatic foliage and unique blue-black berries. In autumn's embrace, Larch Fir paints Vosges mountain in France with vibrant hues of gold and orange. The track through this fir forest becomes a pathway to serenity amidst nature's seasonal transformation. The Western red cedar tree stands tall on Meares Island's Big Tree Trail. Its intricate bark tells stories of resilience while offering shelter to countless organisms within its ecosystem. Meanwhile, Cedar (Cedrus sp) releases pollen from its male catkins in Surrey England's woodlands during springtime - an essential part of its reproductive cycle. Nature surprises us further with Yew berry (Taxus baccata), found in Nottinghamshire UK during October. These bright red berries bring color to autumn days while reminding us that beauty can be found even in unexpected places. As night falls upon Glenfeshie in Cairngorms National Park, star trails paint mesmerizing patterns above the Scots pine woodland – a celestial dance witnessed by those fortunate enough to gaze upwards. Coniferophyta encompasses an array of species that captivate our senses throughout different seasons and locations worldwide. From serene lochs reflecting dawn's light to ancient forests adorned with fall foliage or delicate blooms releasing pollen, these conifers remind us of nature's boundless wonders.