Gymnosperms Collection

Taxus baccata, Common Yew tree

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

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)

Row of Larch trees on flowering heather moorland, Lammermuir Hills, Berwickshire, Scotland, August

Detail of frost on Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata). Vancouver Island, Canada, March

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

Scots pine trees (Pinus sylvestris) in mist at sunrise, Beinn Eighe NNR, Torridon, NW Scotland, UK, June

Yew berries (Taxus baccata) Berwickshire, Scotland, September

Female cones of European larch tree (Larix decidua) Bannogue Bridge, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, March

Bosnian pine (Pinus leucodermis) trees, Pollino National Park, Basilicata, Italy, May 2009

Pine tree at night with moon shining, on Stuoc peak, Durmitor NP, Montenegro, October 2008

Dead Pine trees at night on Stuoc peak, Durmitor NP, Montenegro, October 2008

Two Scots pine trees (Pinus sylvestris) silhouetted at sunset, Glen Affric, Scotland, UK, October 2012. Did you know? The bark of a Scots pine tree can be up to 5 centimetres thick

Scots pine tree (Pinus sylvestris) in natural woodland, Beinn Eighe NNR, Highlands, NW Scotland, UK, May

Scots pine tree (Pinus sylvestris) in natural woodland, Beinn Eighe NNR, Highlands, NW Scotland, UK, May

Looking up through the canopy of Scots pine trees (Pinus sylvestris) woodland showing heart shaped opening in canopy, Abernethy Forest, Highland, Scotland, UK, February. 2020VISION Book Plate

European larch (Larix decidua) trees in mist, Scotland, UK, October

Loch Garten and Abernethy Forest. Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, September 2011

Commercial pine woodland (Pinus sylvestris) in winter, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, November

Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) plants growing around the base of Pine trees (Pinus sp) Beaufort, Mullerthal, Luxembourg, May 2009

Bosnian pine (Pinus leucodermis / heldreichii) in rock strewn landscape, Pollino National Park, Basilicata, Italy May 2009

Balkan Pine (Pinus leucodermis) trees at high altitude, Valia Calda, Pindos NP, Pindos Mountains, Greece, October 2008

Abernethy Forest NNR in dawn mist. Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, June 2011

Detail of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) cone on moss, Abernethy Forest, Cairngorms NP, Scotland, UK, November 2011

Scots pine sapling (Pinus sylvestris) with protective tree guard to prevent grazing by deer, part of Caledonian pine forest regeneration scheme, Cairngorms NP, Scotland, UK, July 2011

Rainbow over forest of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees, Glen Affric, Scotland, UK, October 2011. 2020VISION Exhibition. 2020VISION Book Plate

Looking up through the canopy of Scots pine trees (Pinus sylvestris) woodland showing heart shaped opening in canopy, Abernethy Forest, Highland, Scotland, UK, March

Common juniper (Junipera communis) and Common beech (Fagus sylvatica) trees growing on pasture land grazed by livestock in summer on subalpine meadow

Male european larch flowers (Laxir decidua) shedding pollen, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, March

Cyprus cedar (Cedar libani) close-up of needles, Cedar valley, Troodos mountains, April 2009

Lake Ann surrounded by Douglas firs (Pseudotsuga menziesii) Silver firs (Abies alba) and other conifers in the area of Rainy Pass of North Cascades National Park, North Cascades National Park

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) mature tree in evening light, Abernethy Forest RSPB Reserve, Cairngorms National Park, August

Thousand-year-old Canary Juniper, (Juniperus turbinata canariensis / Juniperus phoenicea var)
Thousand-year-old Canary Juniper, (Juniperus turbinata canariensis/ Juniperus phoenicea var. turbinata ) against a dusky sky. El Sabinar, El Hierro Island, Canary Islands, February 2011

Examples of Coniferae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746692 Examples of Coniferae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Botany (colour litho)
728983 Botany (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Botany, with depictions of cellular cryptograms (1. fungus; 2. seaweed; 3)

Colourful autumn views in Altai Mountains at the river Multa in Katunsky Range, with riparian leaf forest and conifers, Siberian Larch trees (Larix sibirica) and Siberian Pine trees (Pinus sibirica)

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) in late evening light with flowering heather (Ericaceae sp), Rothiemurchus Forest, Cairngorms NP, Scotland, UK, September 2011

Young scots pines (Pinus sylvestris) regeneration on moorland. Cairngorms National Park. Scotland, UK, August

Poster study of patterns on different Pine tree {Pinus} bark, Scotland, UK

Pine forest (Pinus sp) in a wetland, Patras area, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Pine trees in clouds, Llogoraja National Park, Albania, June 2009

Sand dunes encroaching on Pine trees (Pinus sp) with Marram grass (Ammophila arenaria) growing n dunes, Doana National & Natural Park, Huelva Province, Andalusia, Spain, May 2009

Pine forest with rays of light shining through trees, Montado do Barreiro Natural Park, Madeira, March 2009

European brown bear (Ursus arctos) solitary female peering from behind Dwarf mountain pines (Pinus mugo) in mountain meadow, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

Aerial view of border between spruce forest and Dwarf mountain pine (Pinus mugo) zones showing several trees killed by Bark beetle (Scolytidae) Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia

Old Norway spruce (Picea abies) tree with Butterbur (Petasites albus) growing beneath it, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

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Gymnosperms, a fascinating group of plants, encompass a wide range of species that display unique characteristics and captivating beauty. Take for instance the Taxus baccata, commonly known as the Common Yew tree. Its dark green foliage and red berries add an enchanting touch to any landscape. The Ginkgo biloba, also known as the Maidenhair tree, boasts leaves that are truly remarkable. Their fan-like shape and vibrant yellow color make them stand out in any garden or park. Pine pollen grains, when observed under a light microscope, reveal intricate patterns and structures that showcase nature's artistry. Similarly, examining a pine stem at a microscopic level unveils its complex internal structure and strength. In the Lammermuir Hills of Berwickshire, Scotland stands an awe-inspiring row of Larch trees amidst flowering heather moorland. The misty sunrise adds an ethereal quality to this breathtaking scene. During winter on Vancouver Island in Canada, Western Red Cedar showcases its resilience by donning delicate frost crystals on its branches. This stunning sight is both fragile and enduring at the same time. The Irish yew Fastigiata Aureomarginata is another gem among gymnosperms with its golden-edged evergreen needles adding elegance to gardens across Ireland. Scots pine trees in Torridon create an enchanting atmosphere as they emerge from the mist during sunrise in Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve. These majestic giants command attention with their towering presence. Yew berries found in Berwickshire offer not only visual appeal but also serve as important food sources for wildlife during September months when other resources may be scarce. European larch trees exhibit female cones that are both beautiful and functional; these cones play a vital role in reproduction while adding aesthetic value to Bannogue Bridge in County Down.