Pinales Collection (page 5)

Spruce cones -Picea abies Virgata-

Spruce cone -Picea abies Virgata-

Autumnal larch forest, Sellraintal valley, Tyrol, Austria

Pine trees -Pinus sylvestris-, the Baltic Sea at the back, Darsser Ort, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Pine tree -Pinus sylvestris-, the Baltic Sea at the back, Darsser Ort, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Heather in bloom in a juniper grove, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Aleppo pines (Pinus halepensis) in Cala Rajada, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Young Ponderosa Pine trees (Pinus benthamiana Hartw. ) covered with snow - Yosemite National Park
Young Ponderosa Pine trees (Pinus benthamiana Hartw.) covered with snow - Yosemite National Park, California

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)

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

Pinus palustris Miller, long-leaf pine

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

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

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

Cedar Avenue, Hamilton, Bermuda 1873
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Cedar
Plate 9 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty Two Species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. The series was originally issued in 1771

Cypress tree
Plate 10 from The Shape, skeleton and foliage of 32 species of Trees (1786). The series was originally issued in 1771

Picea glauca, white spruce
Watercolour depicting white spruce foliage from page 42 of Ehret Drawing Book, by Georg Dionysius Ehret, c. 1740 s

Pine cones
A photograph of a specimen of pine cones and their seeds

Picea excelsa, fossilised spruce cone
Shown here is the fossilised cone of (Picea excelsa), a spruce tree dating from the Pleistocene and approximately 500, 000 years old. Originates from Cromer Forest, Mundesley, Norfolk, UK

Pinus mugo, European mountain pine
Watercolour depicting the foliage of a European mountain pine from page 38 of Ehret Drawing Book, by Georg Dionysius Ehret, c. 1740 s

Taxus sp. yew
Yew berries and seeds which are known to contain the alkaloid taxine and are poisonous

Iridomyrmex geinitzi, ants in amber
This specimen is Baltic amber with ants trapped and preserved inside. Ants frequently got caught in the pine resins that were destined to become amber

Marskea jurassica, conifer
A Middle Jurassic conifer shoot on a fallen block from the cliffs near Whitby, North Yorkshire

Jet ornament is similar to amber in texture and to coal in appearance. Jet is fossilised timber of a variety of Araucaria - similar to todays monkey puzzle trees

Carpodacus purpureus, purple finch
Plate 4 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved by W.H. Lizars, Edinburgh

Pinus strobus L. Weymouth pine
Weymouth Pine, drawing by G.D. Ehret. Native of eastern North America. Image used in: The Chelsea Gardener Philip Miller 1691 - 1771 by Hazel Le Rougetel, 1990, plate 16

Cypress in Mr Watsons garden, Madeira
The Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) was funded by the British Government for scientific purposes and seems to have been the first expedition to carry an official photographer as well as an

Metasequoia occidentalis
Eocene fossil leaves from Spitsbergen. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Metasequoia sp. dawn redwood
A fossilised leaf of the dawn redwood dating from the Eocene period. Specimen originally from from Driftwood Canyon, British Columbia, Canada, now held at the Natural History Museum, London

Araucaria mirabilis, silicified seed cones

Pine cone in Baltic amber
A pine cone in Baltic amber dating from the Upper Eocene. Amber is fossilised tree resin. Image taken from Amber the Natural Time Capsule

Gentiana autumnalis, pine barrens gentian
Drawing 63 (Ewan 2) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Italian Pine
Plate 24 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty Two Species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. The series was originally issued in 1771

Yew
Plate 32 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty Two Species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. The series was originally issued in 1771

Pinus coulteri, big-cone pine
Photograph of a Pinus coulteri pine cone

Letter written by Wallace, A. R, describing shipwreck and los
Letter written by Wallace, A.R, describing shipwreck and los

Sequoia affinis, fossil tree
This specimen of Sequoia affinis is from Florissant, Colorado, USA, and is now held at the Natural History Museum, London

Agathis jurassica, fossil plant

Araucarioxylon arizxonicum, conifer
Polished section through the trunk of Araucarioxylon arizxonicum, the dominant conifer of Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, USA. Width approx. 25 cm. Dates back to the Late Triassic period

Pandanus sp. screw pine
Plate 883 from the John Fleming Collection of Indian Drawings, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Platycladus orientalis, oriental arborvitae
Sketch 205 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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"Pinales: A Majestic Symphony of Nature's Finest" In the serene embrace of Loch Maree, as the sun gently rises, a mesmerizing sight unfolds. The mighty Scots pine trees, their slender forms reflected in the tranquil waters, stand tall against the backdrop of Slioch mountain, and is a breathtaking scene that captures the essence of Pinales. Moving across continents, we encounter Pinus strobus L. , also known as Weymouth or white pine. Its graceful presence adds elegance to any landscape it graces. Juniperus communis, with its aromatic berries and evergreen foliage, brings a touch of mystique wherever it grows. Venturing into Glenfeshie within Cairngorms National Park reveals an enchanting display above the Scots pine woodland - star trails dancing across the night sky. This celestial spectacle perfectly complements nature's own masterpiece below. As autumn paints Vosges mountain in France with vibrant hues, a track meanders through fir forests like an invitation to explore this seasonal wonderland. The crisp air carries whispers of tranquility amidst towering larch firs. Journeying further south to Surrey England in springtime unveils Cedar trees releasing their male catkins' pollen into the breeze. Their delicate dance symbolizes renewal and growth - nature awakening from its slumber once more. Back at Loch Maree during dawn's embrace emerges another captivating vision - Scots pine trees mirrored on still waters while Slioch stands sentinel-like behind them, and is a moment frozen in time; serenity personified. But perhaps one of Mother Nature's most awe-inspiring displays can be witnessed when Northern lights illuminate Scottish skies above majestic Scots pines. Aurora borealis casts ethereal colors upon these resilient giants – a true testament to their enduring beauty. Across vast oceans lies Sequoia National Park where General Sherman reigns supreme among Giant sequoias (Sequoiadendron giganteum).