Pinopsida Collection (page 3)

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

Blue Spruce Pine Needles (Pinaceae), moonsii Picea Pungens, New York Botanical Garden; Bronx, New York, United States Of America

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

Chinese Red Pine (Pinus tabluliformis)

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

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)

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

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

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Pinopsida: From Majestic Scots Pines to Mystical Northern Lights" Witness the breathtaking beauty of nature as Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees are reflected in Loch Maree at sunrise, with the magnificent Slioch mountain standing tall in the background. Immerse yourself in a serene landscape adorned by the graceful presence of Pinus strobus L. Weymouth or white pine, offering a tranquil respite for weary souls. Discover the resilient Juniperus communis, also known as juniper, thriving amidst rocky terrains and adding an element of intrigue to its surroundings. Lose yourself in the ethereal charm of Larch Fir, as its vibrant foliage creates a mesmerizing tapestry against clear blue skies. Gaze up at star trails illuminating the night sky above enchanting Scots pine woodland in Glenfeshie within Cairngorms National Park - a celestial spectacle that will leave you awestruck. Wander along a picturesque track through an autumnal fir forest nestled among Vosges mountains in France, where every step reveals nature's vibrant hues painted across towering trees. Marvel at the intricate details on Western red cedar tree bark while strolling along The Big Tree Trail on Meares Island - an opportunity to appreciate nature's artistry up close. Encounter Monkey Puzzle Trees gracing Dunvegan Castle gardens on Scotland's mystical Isle of Skye; their unique silhouette adds an air of mystery and wonder to this historic site. Observe male catkins releasing pollen from majestic Cedar (Cedrus sp), creating a delicate dance carried by gentle breezes across Surrey England's countryside - truly a sight to behold. Delight your senses with Yew berries (Taxus baccata) adorning Nottinghamshire's landscapes during October; these vibrant red fruits symbolize the cycle of life and nature's resilience.