Resins Collection

Pine tree stem, light micrograph
Pine tree stem. Coloured light micrograph of a cross-section through the stem of a pine tree. (Pinus sp.). The red wood (xylem, lower left) has resin canals in it, which are outlined in green

Worm s-eye view of a eucalyptus - or gum tree which has produced resin, Ambergate Reserve, Busselton, Western Australia, Australia

Walnut tree trunk. Cross-section of the trunk of a walnut tree (Juglans regia), showing its different rings. On the outside is the cork

Hairy-leafed Apitong (Dipterocarpus alatus) close-up of trunk, with resin escaping naturally, Prey Veng, Cambodia, January

Pine (Pinus sp. ) resin, sap seeping from felled timber, Sweden
Pine (Pinus sp.) resin, sap seeping from felled timber, Sweden

Red, black and bronze coloured insect with finely structured wings, trapped in piece of amber

Pine (Pinus sp. ) resin, sap seeping from tree with trapped Beetle (Cerambycidae sp. ), Portofino Park, Genova Province
Pine (Pinus sp.) resin, sap seeping from tree with trapped Beetle (Cerambycidae sp.), Portofino Park, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy, november

Scots pine tree stem, light micrograph
Scots pine tree stem. Polarised light micrograph of a cross-section through the stem of a Scots pine tree (Pinus sylvestris), showing resin canals

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Resins, the natural wonders secreted by various trees and plants, hold a captivating allure. From the majestic pine tree stem to the worm's-eye view of a resin-producing eucalyptus in Ambergate Reserve, Busselton, Australia, these they have fascinated scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. Intriguingly, even walnut trees contribute to this resinous world with their sturdy trunks. The hairy-leafed Apitong from Prey Veng, Cambodia showcases its close-up trunk with a fire hole cut into it for burning out resin. In another instance of nature's marvels, resin escapes naturally from an Apitong trunk in mesmerizing patterns. The resilience of pines is evident as well; sap seeps from felled timber in Sweden while trapped beetles find themselves entwined within the sticky embrace of pine resin in Portofino Park, Genova Province. These snapshots capture both the beauty and complexity of resins' interactions with their surroundings. Beyond their botanical origins lies another intriguing facet: amber. A red-black-bronze colored insect with finely structured wings remains forever preserved within a piece of this ancient fossilized tree sap—a testament to time frozen in eternal embrace. Even beyond nature's realm, they have found practical applications throughout history. An advert for British Industrial Plastic Limited dated 1944 highlights how these versatile substances were harnessed for industrial purposes—an enduring legacy that continues today. Through light micrographs showcasing intricate details on Scots pine tree stems or gum trees oozing resin against breathtaking landscapes like those found in Western Australia—resins reveal themselves as true marvels deserving our admiration and study.