Coniferophyta Collection (page 3)

RF- (Pinus sylvestris) at sunrise, Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) forest with sun filtering through mist, Alvie Estate, Kincraig, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, June

Scots Pine trees (Pinus sylvestris) reflected in loch, Abernethy Forest, Scotland, UK, November

Scots pines (Pinus sylvestris) and regeneration on moorland, Abernethy, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, November 2011

Elevated view over lochs and pine forest, Rothiemurchus, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, September 2013

Loch Garten and surrounding pine forest in morning light, Abernethy, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, September 2013

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees growing in wooded ravine, Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK, October 2015

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) sapling on heather moorland, Strathspey, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, November 2013

Rainbow over Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees, Glen Affric, Highlands, Scotland, UK, October 2015

Patchwork of upland heather moorland and isolated Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees on grouse shooting estate, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, April 2016

Reflections of trees in Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin, Glen Affric, Highlands, Scotland, UK, October 2015

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees in Caledonian pine forest at sunrise, Abernethy National Nature Reserve, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, September 2014

Tangled dead boughs of veteran Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris), Rothiemurchus Forest, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, September

Alt Ruadh river flowing through woodland, Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, October 2013

Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) silhouetted at dawn, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, October 2013

Long shadows cast by snow covered conifer trees, Kuusamo, Finland. February 2011

Wood patterns in Lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA, January

Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) in Sequoia National Park, California, USA

Footpath winding between Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trunks, old growth pine forest, Saltoluokta area, Greater Laponia Rewilding Area, Lapland, Norrbotten, Sweden, June

Pinus pinaster Aiton, cluster pine
Sketch 39 (66 Drawings Volume). From a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Agathis australis, kauri pine
Kauri pine, New Zealand. This tree is the source of resin known as kauri gum. Figure 5 from Amber The Natural Time Capsule by Andrew Ross, 1998

Cupressus sempervirens, Italian cypress
An illustration of (Cupressus sempervirens) the Italian cypress from the Botany Library Collection, the Natural History Museum, London

Araucaria mirabilis, pine cone
Silicified cones from the Cerro Cuadrado Fossil Forest (Jaramillo Fossil Forest), Argentina dating from the Upper Jurassic. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Brachyphyllum princeps, fossil plant
This specimen of Brachyphyllum princeps is from Solenhofen Limestone, Bavaria, Germany

Picea abies, European spruce
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Barringtonia calyptrata, mango pine tree
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outine drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Fossil conifer C016 / 5947
Fossilised branch of the extinct conifer Walchia piniformis. Specimen found in Montpellier, France, and dates to the Permian period (298 to 252 years ago)

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris). Decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Fossil redwood eaves C016 / 5958
Fossil redwood (Metasequoia occidentalis) leaves. This fossil dates to the Eocene (56 to 34 million years ago) and was found in Spitsbergen, Norway

Silicified pine cone C016 / 5949
Silicified pine cones (Araucaria mirabilis). Specimen from the Cerro Cuadrado Fossil Forest (Jaramillo Fossil Forest), Argentina, dating from the Upper Jurassic (161 to 146 million years ago)

Fossil conifer leaf C016 / 5950
Fossil conifer (Pagiophyllum peregrynum) leaf. This specimen of the extinct conifer was found in Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK, and dates from the Upper Jurassic

Petrified conifer, tree trunk fossil C016 / 4912
Petrified conifer. Polished section of a fossil of the trunk of the conifer Araucarioxylon arizxonicum. This is the dominant conifer of Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, USA

Fossilised conifer wood C016 / 4858
Fossilised conifer wood. Composite photomicrograph showing transverse (left), tangential (centre) and radial (right) sections through a sample of fossilised wood

Resin from a cedar tree
Resin oozing from under the bark of a cedar tree. Resin once fossilised becomes amber. Figure 3 from Amber The Natural Time Capsule

Caesalpinia sappan, Indian redwood

Pinus palustris Miller, long-leaf pine

Martes martes, European pine marten
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Muscicapa striata, spotted flycatcher
Plate 120 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

The Strawberry
Represents five varieties of the Strawberry. Upper is the Golden-Drop, on the right is the Hautboy, the middle is the Chili Strawberry, and the lower is the Scarlet-Flesh Pine

Carduelis cannabina, common linnet
Plate 49 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Serinus serinus, European serin
Plate 38 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Sequoiadendron giganteum, giant sequoia on display at the top of the Natural History Museums Central Hall

Nucifraga caryocatactes, Eurasian nutcracker
Plate 65 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Pine wood with resin filled cavity
A piece of pine wood with a resin filled cavity inside. Fossilised resin becomes amber. Figure 4 from Amber The Natural Time Capsule

Conuropsis caroliniensis, Carolina parakeet
Plate 11, hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731-43) Vol. 1 by Mark Catesby

Cypress twig in Baltic amber
A cypress twig in Baltic amber dating from the Upper Eocene. Amber is fossilised tree resin. Image from Amber the Natural Time Capsule (1998) by Andrew Ross

Picea glauca (Moench. ) Voss. white spruce
Sketch 42 (66 Drawings Volume). From a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Spruce or Norway Fir
Plate 16 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty Two Species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. The series was originally issued in 1771

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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.