Gymnosperm Collection

The Senate Group of Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trees on the Congress Trail in Sequoia National Park, California, USA

Taxus baccata, Common Yew tree

Ginkgo biloba, maidenhair tree
Plate 41 from `Le Regne Vegetal. Vol 16 1871

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees reflected in Loch Maree at sunrise with Slioch in background, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK, November 2014

Pinus strobus L. Weymouth or white pine

Juniperus communis, juniper
Plate 53 from Botanicum Medicinale (1759) by Timothy Sheldrake. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Macrozamia communis, burrawang palm
Drawing LS 16 from the Watling Collection by Port Jackson Painter, 1788-1797. Illustration entitled Buroowang

Maidenhair tree leaves (Ginkgo biloba) on rock. This unique tree is named after the golden hue its leaves turn in autumn. An extract from the leaves in used in herbal medicine

Leaf of Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo leaf. A leaf of the Chinese maidenhair tree, Ginkgo biloba. This two-lobed leaf is unique among trees in that it has no midrib

Cycas revoluta, sago palm
A watercolour illustration of a sago palm (Cycas revoluta). Original artwork part of the James Yates (1789-1871) collection presented by the Linnean Society, 1914

Larch Fir
Plate 14 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty Two Species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. The series was originally issued in 1771

Encephalartos horridus, Eastern Cape blue cycad
A watercolour illustration of the Eastern Cape blue cycad (Encephalartos horridus), native to South Africa. Original artwork part of the James Yates (1789-1871)

Pine pollen grains, light micrograph
Pine pollen grains. Light micrograph of a section through winged pollen grains (microspores) from a pine (Pinus sp.) tree

Pine stem, light micrograph
Pine stem. Light micrograph of a section through the stem of a pine (Pinus sp.) tree, showing xylem tissue. The xylem is made up of tracheid cells (light pink)

Bombycilla cedrorum, cedar waxwing
Plate 43 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

Yew berry (Taxus baccata), Nottinghamshire, UK. October

Star trails above Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) woodland, Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, March 2017

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees reflected in Loch Maree at dawn with Slioch in background, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK, November 2014

Western red cedar tree (Thuja plicata) detail of bark, The Big Tree Trail, Meares Island, Clayoquot Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Track through fir forest in autumn, Vosges mountain, France, October

Black Bear (Ursus americanus) sleeping in a Sitka Spruce tree (Picea sitchensis) alongside Anan Creek, Alaska, July

Irish yew Fastigiata Aureomarginata
Irish yew foliage (Taxus baccata Fastigiata Aureomarginata )

Cedar (Cedrus sp), male catkins releasing pollen. Surrey England, UK

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) with Northern lights / Aurora borealis lighting up the night sky in background, Monadhliath Mountains, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, October 2015

Aegithalos caudatus, long-tailed tit
Plate 28 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Pinus wallichiana, pine tree
Plate 848 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Zamia pungens
Plate 1. Watercolour and bodycolour on paper, 1839 by Augusta Innes Withers (c.1791/2-1876). Held in the Library and Archives Date: 1839

Pinus sylvestris, scotch fir
Plate 15 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty two species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. Originally issued in 1771

Tringa ochropus, green sandpiper
Plate 56 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Loxia pytyopsittacus, parrot crossbill
Plate 46 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Parus bicolor, tufted titmouse
Plate 39 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

Leaves of a Ginkgo tree or Maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba) Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Qingchuan County, Sichuan province, China

Western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) in Douglas-fir forest (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Oregon, USA, June

Hybrid Poplar tree plantation in autumn (Populs sp. ). Boardman Tree Farm, near Irrigon
Hybrid Poplar tree plantation in autumn (Populs sp.). Boardman Tree Farm, near Irrigon, Oregon, USA. October

Ancient Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) amongst flowering Common heather / Ling (Calluna vulgaris). Rothiemurchus Forest, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK

Norfolk Island pine trees (Araucaria heterophylla) near lagoon with Mount Lidgbird and Mount Gower in the background, Lord Howe island, Lord Howe Island Group UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site

Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trees in Sequoia National Park, California, USA, September 2014

Conifer trees in mist at Alpe de Lerosa, Dolomite Mountains, Belluno Province, Veneto, Italy, September 2015

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) forest with Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) ground flora in autumn, Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, October

Leaves of a Ginkgo tree or Maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba) Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Qingchuan County, Sichuan province, China

Arayat pitogo (Cycas riuminiana) occurs in Philippines. Botanic Garden Amsterdam, the Netherlands, August 2013. Endangered species

Lodgepole pine cones (Pinus contorta), Teton County, Wyoming, USA. May

Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trees in Sequoia National Park, California, USA, September 2014

Aurora Borealis over snowy pine forest, Finland. February 2011

Trunks of giant sequoia trees (Sequoiadendron giganteum) Sequoia National Park, California, USA, November 2012

Small island with a pine tree in the first rays of sunlight on a misty morning, Oisterwijkse Bossen en Vennen Reserve, Oisterwijk, The Netherlands, January

Track / path running through snow covered Larch (Larix sp) forest in winter, Vosges, France, December

Guadalupe cypress trees (Cupressus guadalupensis) surrounded by fog, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, March. Endangered species

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"Gymnosperms: The Ancient Guardians of Earth's Greenery" Taxus baccata, commonly known as the Common Yew tree, stands tall and proud in its evergreen glory. Ginkgo biloba, also called the maidenhair tree, showcases its delicate fan-shaped leaves that have survived for millions of years. As the sun rises over Loch Maree, Scots pine trees (Pinus sylvestris) cast their majestic reflection while Slioch mountain looms in the background. Macrozamia communis, a remarkable burrawang palm species with its unique cycad-like appearance adds an exotic touch to nature's tapestry. The distinct leaf of Ginkgo biloba captures attention with its fan-like shape and vibrant green hue. Pinus strobus L. , also known as Weymouth or white pine, graces forests with its elegant branches and soft needles. Maidenhair tree leaves (Ginkgo biloba) create a stunning display of golden foliage during autumn months, adding warmth to landscapes. Encephalartos horridus thrives in South Africa's Eastern Cape region; this blue cycad is a living relic from prehistoric times. Juniperus communis or juniper brings forth aromatic berries and resilient foliage that withstands harsh climates across various continents. Larch Fir trees showcase their unique deciduous habit by shedding their needles each winter before regenerating them again come springtime. Pine pollen grains under microscopic observation reveal intricate patterns resembling tiny works of art on nature's canvas. Light micrograph captures the intricate structure of a pine stem - a testament to the strength and resilience found within gymnosperms' woody tissues. Intriguingly diverse yet united by their ancient lineage, gymnosperms continue to thrive across our planet, reminding us of the enduring power and beauty of nature.