Coniferae Collection (page 4)

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

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

Casuarina sp. ironwood tree and Pandanus sp. screw pine tr
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

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

Loxia curvirostra, red crossbill
Plate 152 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

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

Petrified conifer trunk
Containing precious opal, width approx. 10 cm, discovered at White Cliffs, New South Wales, Australia. Dates back to the Late Cretaceous period

Pheucticus ludovicianus, rose-breasted grosbeak
Plate 127 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

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

Mniotilta varia, black and white warbler
Plate 90 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

Carduelis pinus, pine siskin
Plate 180 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

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

Chrysopilus sp. fossil fly in amber
This Baltic amber specimen is Oligocene and from East Prussia. It has been polished to make a pendant with the beautifully preserved fly as a centre piece

Contopus cooperi, olive-sided flycatcher
Plate 174 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

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

Conifer watercolour by Franz Bauer
Watercolour by Franz Andreas Bauer. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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

Pagiophyllum peregrynum
Thick, robust leaves of the extinct conifer from Lyme Regis, Dorset, England dating from Upper Jurassic. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Walchia piniformis
Leafy branch of the extinct Walchia piniformis from Montpellier, France dating from the Permian. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Araucaria mirabilis, silicified seed cones

Dendroica pinus, pine warbler
Plate 61, hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731-43) Vol. 1 by Mark Catesby

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

Petrified wood
Close-up showing the petrified wood from the coniferous forest, Arizona, U.S.A dating back to the Triassic period 200 to 251 million years ago

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

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Coniferae, also known as the conifer family, encompasses a diverse array of majestic trees that grace our landscapes with their timeless beauty. Picture yourself standing in the midst of a Scottish Pine Forest, where the towering Scots pine trees stand tall and proud. As the sun begins to rise, their reflection dances upon the tranquil surface of Loch Maree, creating an ethereal scene framed by the imposing presence of Slioch in the background. Among these conifers is Pinus strobus L. , commonly referred to as Weymouth or white pine. Its elegant branches stretch towards the heavens, offering shelter and solace to countless creatures. Juniperus communis adds its own touch of charm with its delicate foliage and aromatic berries that hold secrets within. Venturing further into this enchanting realm, you may stumble upon Larch Fir forests adorned in vibrant autumn hues. The track through these woods leads you on a journey through time itself, whispering stories from centuries past. In different corners of our world lies another member of this remarkable family - Bombycilla cedrorum or cedar waxwing. With its sleek plumage and crested head, it graces us with its presence amidst nature's grandeur. Gazing upwards at nightfall reveals a celestial spectacle above Glenfeshie in Cairngorms National Park – star trails painting mesmerizing patterns across an ink-black canvas while Scots pine woodlands provide an earthly contrast below. Traveling afar brings us to Vosges mountain in France during October when fir forests transform into fiery tapestries underfoot. Each step along this track echoes with whispers carried by crisp autumn breezes. The Western red cedar tree stands proudly on Meares Island's Big Tree Trail; its bark tells tales etched over centuries gone by. Meanwhile, male catkins release pollen from Cedrus sp. , better known as Cedar trees found throughout Surrey England’s countryside – a testament to nature's intricate dance of life.